Dulwich High School of Visual Arts and Design

Designing Futures

Telephone02 9560 7299

Emaildulwich-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

PDHPE Years 7-10

Students study 300 hours of PDHPE over Years 7-10, in each of the years. 

They learn to:

  • think critically, solve problems and make informed decisions on health, safety, wellbeing and physical activity
  • explore issues that impact the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others
  • participate in movement experiences that are regular, varied, purposeful, challenging and enjoyable.

Stage 4 PDHPE – Years 7 and 8

All students undertake a course of study involving both theory & practical units of work. During Stage 4, students complete 3 PDHPE lessons per fortnightly cycle. 

Theory units cover content on issues such as:

  • making positive health choices
  • lifelong individual health
  • relationships
  • health hazards in the community
  • sexual health
  • mental health
  • wellbeing

Practical units will cover a range of physical activities aimed at building physical literacy, these include:

  • fundamental movement skills
  • athletics
  • indigenous dance
  • target games

Stage 5 PDHPE – Years 9 and 10

All students undertake a course of study involving both theory & practical units of work. During Stage 5, students complete 4 lessons of PDHPE per fortnightly cycle (2 theory & 2 practical lessons).

Theory units cover content on issues such as:

  • sexual health
  • legal and illegal drug use
  • positive body image
  • cyber safety
  • mental health
  • lifestyle health issues

Practical units cover a range of physical activities aimed at building physical literacy, these include:

  • fitness
  • rhythmic gymnastics
  • athletics
  • bio-mechanics
  • initative, net, invasion and target games

NEO Games and Sport

NEO Games and Sport is a school developed elective course available to students in Years 8-10. It supports students to develop their leadership, communication, teamwork, adaptability and creative thinking skills.