Cambridge HSC Personal Development Health and Physical Education Teacher Resource Package

Gareth is currently Head of PDHPE at Hunter Valley Grammar School in Maitland. He has been a specialist PDHPE teacher for 27 years, working in both primary and secondary schools. He has co-authored an HSC Study Guide for PDHPE and is a long-term member of ACHPER and PDHPETA. As an educator he is keen to see students achieve their personal best and to develop a love and passion for lifelong movement.

Rachel James, BA (Human Movement), Grad Dip Ed is a PDHPE teacher with more than 15 years experience and has been a contributing author on multiple published PDHPE textbooks. She has led curriculum programming across all secondary stages, including adapting these for online and BYOD learning. She is the Head of Sport at William Carey Christian School and is the long standing secretary to the CSSA Committee of Management which consists of over 80 schools. Rachel is passionate about curriculum and is leading program and resource development for the implementation of Health and Movement Science at WCCS.

Lee has been a professional Strength and Conditioning Coach for a period of 15 years, holding positions as Head of Physical Performance at both the Newcastle Knights and Newcastle Jets. Lee has Bachelor of Education (PDHPE) and a Masters of Medical Science (Human Physiology). Lee is a qualified exercise physiologist and holds a Level 3 Strength and Conditioning certification with the Australian Strength & Conditioning Association.

Liam is an Accredited Practising Dietitian and an accredited member of Sports Dietitians Australia. He has been working in private practice for the past three years and is passionate about the importance of good nutrition for general health and sports performance. Liam has worked with a range of athletes from recreational to elite levels, including national level teams.

As well as school-based teaching, Zane has worked extensively in the not-for-profit sector, in outdoor education and with primary school children as part of extracurricular programs focused on improving movement and health. Recently, Zane has specialised in working with corporate clients to enhance leadership, team work and fun. Zane also works closely with communities to implement health based programs aimed at improving and sustaining the good health of families

Andrew Ponsen, BA Teaching (BA HPE) (Hons) is currently Director of Active Learning and Lead Educator (PDHPE) at St Philip’s Christian College (Newcastle Campus). He has over 20 years of experience as a specialist PDHPE teacher across junior, middle and senior years, and has coached a range of individual and team sports. He is passionate about helping students develop a deep value of lifelong health, facilitating movement opportunities that lead to holistic and meaningful athletic development and strives to help all students achieve their academic potential. He has extensive experience in HSC marking, and co-authored the Cambridge PDHPE Textbooks and Checkpoints Study Guide.

Victoria has over 10 years experience in teaching. She has taught in public and private education sectors across all areas of PDHPE, including CAFS and stage 5 & 6 Dance. Victoria is passionate about teenagers adopting an active and healthy way of living for their entire life.

Following graduating, Alex moved into clinical musculoskeletal physiotherapy in the private sector for 3 years before transitioning to a senior rehabilitation consulting position. Alex has a special interest in the optimal management of sporting injuries and has post-graduate training in sports injury management, casting and dry-needling.