This unit teaches students to be safe road users, respond appropriately in emergencies and practise hygiene and self-care to support their health and wellbeing. They explore personal identity by describing physical and social changes.

In PE, students develop balance, running and catching skills and apply them in games that enhance safety, enjoyment and fair play.

Unit 1 – PDHPE, Stage 1 (staff only) (DOCX 28.4 MB)

This unit teaches students about choices and actions that contribute to their safety, including fire safety, and how Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander stories promote safe behaviours.

In PE, students develop jumping, hopping, and skipping skills, and apply them in a variety of games and activities, including traditional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander games and skipping (jump rope). These lessons promote personal strengths, enjoyment, and motivation to stay active. Students strengthen self-management and interpersonal skills by learning to seek feedback, reflect on achievements, and communicate respectfully in group settings.

Unit 2 – PDHPE, Stage 1 (staff only) (DOCX 29.5 MB)

This unit helps students recognise and respond to safe and unsafe situations. They learn to read body signals, use assertive strategies like ‘No-Go-Tell,’ seek help and identify trusted adults. Students explore body privacy, consent, online safety, protecting personal information and using devices responsibly. The unit also builds resilience through understanding personal strengths, identity and emotional regulation.

In PE, students explore physical activity through a historical lens, learning how cultures stayed active. They develop fundamental movement skills, such as kicking, side gallop, and overarm and underarm throw, while setting goals and participating in engaging games.

Unit 3 – PDHPE Stage 1 (staff only) (DOCX 10.9 MB)

This unit teaches students to explore respectful relationships, describe how they change, and learn how to stay safe as road users. They examine physical and social development, the benefits of healthy eating and drinking, and how bush foods can contribute to health and wellbeing.

In PE, students develop and apply balance, running, sprinting, and catching skills in games that encourage safety, inclusion, and enjoyment.

Unit 5 – PDHPE, Stage 1 (staff only) (DOCX 9.3 MB)

This unit teaches students about positive communication, interpersonal skills and healthy choices that contribute to their overall health and wellbeing. They learn to keep themselves and others safe by making responsible decisions about medicines, poisons and fire, and by analysing media messages that influence health choices. Students refine the fundamental movement skills of the vertical and horizontal jump, hop and skip, and participate in Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander games, using feedback to strengthen their skills.

Unit 6 – PDHPE, Stage 1 (staff only) (DOCX 25.5 MB)

This unit teaches students to develop respectful relationships and make safe, informed choices about consent in both online and offline environments. Students explore how identity is shaped by personal characteristics, culture, family and place, and how responsible digital device use can support wellbeing.

In PE, they practise skills like galloping, throwing and kicking through games from around the world that promote connection, enjoyment and physical activity. Students strengthen resilience and learning by setting goals, solving problems and using support networks effectively.

Unit 7 – PDHPE Stage 1 (staff only) (DOCX 8.9 MB)