K–6Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K–6 Syllabus
The new Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K−6 Syllabus (2024) is to be implemented from 2027.
2025 and 2026 – Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2027 – Start teaching the new syllabus
School sectors are responsible for implementing syllabuses and are best placed to provide schools with specific guidance and information on implementation given their understanding of their individual contexts.
Content
Stage 1
- PH1-IHW-01
describes factors that contribute to identity, health and wellbeing
Describe changes in a person’s physical and social development
Explain how people’s strengths, characteristics and interests can be similar or different and contribute to identity
Describe how culture, family and place can shape identity
Describe the role of family and Community in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ identities
Describe how the brain, heart and lungs enable the body to move and function, using Tier 2 and Tier 3 vocabulary
Identify how ancient and enduring cultures have moved to keep healthy
Describe how sleep, spending time outdoors, healthy eating, movement and connection to others supports health and wellbeing
Follow agreed rules for the healthy use of digital devices and describe how these rules support health and wellbeing
Identify and apply hygiene and self-care practices that promote health and wellbeing
Describe the benefits of healthy eating and drinking habits for health and wellbeing
Describe the benefits of bush food to improve health and wellbeing
Identify how money can be saved and spent on needs and wants
Identify messages in the media related to health and wellbeing and describe their purpose