PDHPE K-6 syllabus

Using the syllabus for consistency of teacher

judgement

© 2006 Curriculum K-12 Directorate, NSW Department of Education and Training

The Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6

Syllabus is based on a broad notion of health.

It encompasses all aspects of an individual’s wellbeing, inclusive of

social, mental, physical and spiritual health.

Aim

To develop in each student the knowledge and understanding, skills and values and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

  To adopt a responsible and productive role in society.

pg 8

Rationale

Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others.

Promotes physical activity.

Emphasises informed decision making, leading to effective and responsible action.

pg 6-7

What comes under the PDHPE umbrella?

Road safety education

Child protection education

Families

Games

GymnasticsRelationships

Dance

Physical activity

Friends

Safety

Sun protection

Overview of learning in PDHPE K-6

pg 9

StrandsThe syllabus is organised into 8 interrelated content

strands• Active lifestyle• Dance• Games and sports• Growth and development • Gymnastics• Interpersonal relationships • Personal health choices• Safe living

Skills

The content is interrelated to five skills

• Communicating

• Decision-making

• Interacting,

• Moving

• Problem-solving

Outcomes and indicatorsOutcomes

– Knowledge and understanding– Skills– Values and attitudes

Indicators– A statement of behaviour that students might display

as they work towards the achievement of syllabus outcomes

Overview of K-6 content

pg 36-37

Stage overviews

• Each dot point is expected to be taught within that stage.

• Each dash point is an example

• Content can be taught together from different strands (interrelated content and skills)

pg 38 – 45

Activity

• Identify two sub headings from two different strands that can be taught together as part of a unit of work.

Foundation Statements provide a snapshot of the knowledge, skills and understanding that each student should develop by the end of each stage of primary school.

Foundation Statements

Fundamental movement and physical activity

Healthy choices

Self and relationships

Fundamental movement and

physical activity

• Active lifestyle• Dance• Games and sports• Gymnastics

Healthy choices• Personal health choices• Safe living

Self and relationships

• Growth and development• Interpersonal relationships

Skills – Communicating, Decision-making, Interacting, Moving, Problem-solving

Activity• Locate and read the outcomes that involve

physical activity pg 18-19 (i.e. Dance, Gymnastics, Games and Sports, Active lifestyle)

• Read the PDHPE Foundation Statement for your Stage.

• Discuss and compare with someone from another Stage

How does it all fit together?

Outcomes Specific statements of desired student achievement intended by the syllabusIndicators A statement of the behaviour that students might display as they work towards the achievement of the syllabus outcomes.ContentWhat is expected to be taught between Kindergarten and Year 6.

Foundation statementsStage statements provide an overall description or snapshot of student achievement that is typically expected at the end of a stage. The statements also identify how content is sequential and builds upon prior learning.