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.
Leumeah High School offers a comprehensive PDHPE program across all Years from 7-12. The aim of these programs is to develop in each student the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to understand, value and lead healthy and fulfilling lifestyles. This will be achieved by developing in the students:
- Self esteem and social well being
- Movement skill and personal fitness
- An ability and commitment to make and act upon informed health decisions
Elective courses offered to Year 9 and 10 students within the KLA include:
- Physical Activity and Sport Studies (PASS)
- Outdoor Education
- Child Studies
Courses offered for senior students in Year 11 and 12 within the KLA include:
- 2 unit PDHPE
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
- VET Sport Coaching
