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.
Stage 4 and 5 PDHPE
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) contributes significantly to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students at Cammeraygal High School. It provides opportunities for students to learn about, and practise ways of, adopting and maintaining a healthy, productive and active life. It also involves students learning through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable, and improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence in a variety of contexts. It promotes the value of physical activity in their lives.
Students complete theory and practical lessons each week. Full sports uniform is required in practical lessons to ensure the safety and hygiene of students.
Stage 5 Elective: Physical Activity and Sport Studies (PASS)
The PASS elective in years 9 and 10 offers a comprehensive exploration of physical activity and its diverse contexts. Our curriculum encompasses a wide array of lifelong pursuits, ranging from recreational and leisure activities to adventure sports, competitive games, and fitness regimes.
Through engagement in these activities, students not only experience physical activity firsthand but also analyse and apply new knowledge gained. Our courses clearly link to potential career pathways that encourage students to delve into specialised study areas, allowing them to pursue specific performance goals, attain formal qualifications, or investigate issues relevant to physical, emotional, social, cultural, or scientific dimensions of physical activity and sport.
Units studied are tailored to student interest and may include:-
- Lifestyle and recreation
- Physical activity
- Gymnastics
- Tennis
- Badminton
- Technology in sport
- Nutrition
- Lawn Bowls
- Coaching
- Body Systems
Stage 6 Learning
In Year 11 and 12, courses available include:
- Community and Family Studies
- Exploring Early Childhood
- Health and Movement Science
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.
Learning in PDHPE encourages students of Cammeraygal to take a positive approach to managing their lives and equips them with skills for current and future challenges. It contributes to the development in young people of the capacity to take responsibility for their own learning and of a commitment to continue learning throughout life.