The aim of PDHPE at Stage 6 is to develop in each student a capacity to think critically about key issues related to health and physical activity in order to make informed decisions that support and contribute to healthy, active lifestyles and communities.

Cores 1 & 2: Meanings of Health & Physical Activity and Better Health for Individuals

• Meanings of Health & Physical Activity & Views of Health
• Analysing Dietary Choices : The Nutrients
• Diets, Physical Activity & Outcomes of Nutrition on Health
• Analysing Patterns of Physical Activity
• Outcomes of Physical Activity
• Drug Use: Prevalence, Reasons & Effects
• Harm from Drug Use & Responsible Use
• Developing and Maintaining Relationships
• Sexual Relationships
• Achieving the best possible Health & Personal Action Plan
• Assessment Task 1: Case Study

Core 3: The Body in Motion

• Bones and Joints
• Muscles & Circulation
• Respiration & Lung Function
• Components of Physical Fitness
• Measurements of Physical Fitness
• Biomechanical Principles
• Assessment Task 2: Analysis /Research

Option 1: First Aid

• First Aid Priorities
• First Aid Management Techniques - Injuries
• First Aid Management Techniques & First Aid Considerations

Option 2: Fitness Choices

• Meanings of Exercise
• Individual Fitness Activities
• Group Fitness & Settings for Exercise
• Influence on Exercise
• Assessment Task 3 - Preliminary Examination
• Assessment Task 4: Ongoing learning Outcomes