Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for 300 hours per year in Years 7 to 10.
PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.
In Year 11 and 12, courses available include:
- Community and Family Studies
- Exploring Early Childhood
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education contributes significantly to the holistic development of young people. It provides opportunities for students to explore and analyse significant and relevant issues. The aim of PDHPE is to "develop student's capacity to enhance personal health and wellbeing, enjoy and active lifestyle, maximise movement potential and advocate lifelong health and physical health" (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Years 7–10, 2016).
Students will be involved in learning 21st-century learning skills (communication, creativity, collaboration and critical thinking), problem-solving, research and investigation as well as moving, planning and participating in a range of physical activity.
At Cranebrook High School the PDHPE Faculty offers a number of electives for students in Years 9 and 10. These electives include; Outdoor Education, Physical Activity and Sports Studies and Ball Sports.
Year 7-10 PDHPE equipment list
PDHPE equipment list (PDF 240KB)
Stage 6 PDHPE
PDHPE is a theory based course which requires students to learn and think critically about key issues related to health and physical activity in order to make informed decisions that support and contribute to healthy, active lifestyles and communities and to account for and address health inequalities. Click the file to view preliminary and HSC course outline. Stage 6 PDHPE overview (PDF 15KB)
Community and Family Studies (CAFS)
Is a theory based course suited to students interested in family and community health, wellbeing and resource management. CAFS focuses on skills in research and resource management that enable students to function effectively in their everyday lives, families and communities. Click the file to view preliminary and HSC course outline. Stage 6 CAFS overview (PDF 69KB)
Sport, lifestyle and recreation (SLR)
Is a combination of theory and practical learning with an emphasis on physical activity. SLR does not contribute to ATAR scores. It is suited to sports-minded students with the motivation to engage in a range of practical learning activities. Click the file to view preliminary and HSC modules. Stage 6 SLR overview (PDF 15KB)