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.
Homebush Boys High School teaches PDHPE in years 7 through to 12. PDHPE is a multidimensional KLA that aims to develop well-rounded students that hold their own health and the health of their community in high regard. The PDHPE syllabus is underpinned by building students that are connected with the community around them and have resilience in times of crisis. We deliver a curriculum that not only seeks to improve the physical health of our students, but encompasses the social, emotional and spiritual health of teenagers in order to uphold the excellence in boys education of Homebush Boys High School.
There are 5 current teachers.
PDHPE Teachers at Homebush Boys High School
- K. Fitzsimmons (Head of Faculty)
- A. Chapman (Head of Wellbeing)
- S. Cuneen
- S. Devlin
- A. Michael
- B. Wilson
| Year of study | Subject |
|---|---|
| 7 - 10 | Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |
| 9 - 10 | Physical Activity and Sports Studies |
| 11 | Sports Lifestyle and Recreation |
| 11 | Community and Family Studies (CAFS) |
| 11 - 12 | Sports Fitness and Recreation (VET) |
| 11 - 12 | Stage 6 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education |