Syllabus development for PDHPE Stage 6

New NSW Curriculum Reform syllabuses

New syllabuses to be taught from 2025:

• Health and Movement Science 11–12 Syllabus (2023)
• Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12 Syllabus (2023)

2024

• Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses

2025, Term 1

• Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 11
• Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
• Continue to teach for Year 12:
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Stage 6 Syllabus (2012)
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Life Skills Stage 6 Syllabus (2007)

2025, Term 4

• Start teaching new syllabuses for Year 12
• Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements

2026

The Health and Movement Science and Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12 Engagement Report (PDF, 38 pages, 800KB) documents the consultation feedback and the actions NESA took in response.

Key features:

• Health and Movement Science 11–12 is a new course that replaces PDHPE 11–12.
• The course draws on a multitude of fields with the application of scientific concepts to actively engage students in learning about the factors that influence health and movement.
• A focus on practical application allows students to develop deep knowledge and understanding and provides opportunities to develop the student’s skills problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, research and analytical skills.
• Students are encouraged to explore areas of interest, to contribute positively to their own and others health and wellbeing.
• The concepts studied in the Health and Movement Science make clear links to relevant post-school pathways in the fields of health and movement science.
• Health and Movement Science builds on the foundational knowledge, skills and understanding developed in the PDHPE K–10 course.

Schools will have access to support materials to assist with implementation including:

• Health and Movement Science 11–12 teaching advice
• Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12 teaching advice.