Great Lakes College Senior Campus

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PDHPE

PDHPE Department Classroom teacher Jock Webb, subjects consist of;

  • Health and Movement Science
  • Sport, Lifestyle & Recreation Studies (SLR)
  • Certificate III Fitness

Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.

In Year 11 and 12, courses available include:

  • Community and Family Studies
  • Community and Family Studies Life Skills
  • Exploring Early Childhood
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
  • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education Life Skills
  • Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.

Jock Webb

According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for between 1.5 and 2.5 hours per week in Kindergarten to Year 6 and 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.