New Health and Movement Science and Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11-12 syllabuses

The new Health and Movement Science and Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12 syllabuses have been released and are available on the NSW Curriculum website:

• Health and Movement Science 11–12
• Health and Movement Science Life Skills 11–12

Schools can plan and prepare to teach the new syllabuses in 2023 and 2024. Schools will start teaching the new syllabuses from 2025.

Health and Movement Science 11–12 will be examined in the HSC for the first time in 2026.

Key features:

• Health and Movement Science 11–12 is a new course that replaces PDHPE 11–12.
• The course draws on a multitude of fields with the application of scientific concepts to actively engage students in learning about the factors that influence health and movement.
• A focus on practical application allows students to develop deep knowledge and understanding and provides opportunities to develop the student’s skills problem-solving, critical and creative thinking, research and analytical skills.
• Students are encouraged to explore areas of interest, to contribute positively to their own and others health and wellbeing.
• The concepts studied in the Health and Movement Science make clear links to relevant post-school pathways in the fields of health and movement science.
• Health and Movement Science builds on the foundational knowledge, skills and understanding developed in the PDHPE K–10 course.

Schools have access to support materials including teaching advice on the NSW Curriculum website to assist with implementation. More resources will be made available over time as well as online, accredited professional development on NESA’s online learning hub.