Health & Physical Education Curriculum Changes: The Good, the Bad & the Ugly

Curriculum change brings both opportunities and challenges. At this School Leaders' Breakfast, Dr Susie Smith will unpack the key changes to the Health and Physical Education Curriculum, exploring what is worth celebrating, what may create challenges for teachers, and where leadership will be crucial.

Drawing on her experience, she will provide practical insights into what the changes mean for schools and classrooms.

Expect honest reflections, a touch of humour, and opportunities for candid questions and discussion.

Dr Smith is an Associate Professor with expertise in Physical Education, curriculum, pedagogy, the joy of movement, Olympic studies, and sport and child well-being. She holds a PhD, MEd, BEd (PE), and GradDipTchLn, and has more than 20 years of experience researching, teaching, and advising in these fields.

An award-winning educator and researcher, Sr Smith is a published author and currently serves as Head of School, Curriculum, Pedagogy and Assessment in the Faculty of Education at the University of Canterbury. She is also President of Physical Education New Zealand (PENZ), the national subject association supporting quality teaching, learning, and assessment in Physical Education.

Internationally, Dr Smith reviews Physical Education qualifications and provides advice on Commonwealth and global sport and physical education policy. She has advised Ministries of Education, Health, and Sport on curriculum and policy matters and has been a subject specialist and lead writer for the New Zealand Health and Physical Education Curriculum Refresh and associated assessment development.

Please speak to your HAL Advisor if you require teacher release funding. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Contact: Georgia Clarke - gclarke@sportotago.co.nz