1.  PD = PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
 H = HEALTH
 PE = PHYSICAL EDUCATION
It was one of the 6 KEY LEARNING
AREAS taught in all schools.

2. In our rapidly changing society there is increasing community
awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. The resultant
good health is characterised by improved quality of life, less
sickness and disability, happier personal, family and social
experiences and the opportunity to make choices in work and
recreation. (PDHPE K-6 Syllabus)

3. PDHPE is an important key learning area within the
primary curriculum as it:
 Encourages an understanding and valuing of self
and others,
 Promotes physical activity,
 Emphasises informed decision-making leading
to effective and responsible action.
(PDHPE K-6 Syllabus)

4. More specifically, the study of PDHPE is concerned with:
 Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and
development patterns,
 The development and maintenance of positive
interpersonal relationships,
 The factors influencing personal health choices,
 Living and learning in a safe and secure environment,
 The adoption of an active lifestyle,
 Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated
actions of the body,
 Skills that enable action for better health and
movement outcomes.
(PDHPE K-6 Syllabus)

5. Lastly children will develop their
values and attitudes through:
Referring to a sense of their own
worth and dignity.
Learning how to respect the right of
others to hold different values and
attitudes from their own.
Enjoying a sense of belonging.
Increasingly accept responsibility
for personal and community health.
Willingly participate in regular
physical activity.
Commit to realising their full
potential.
This is important as it builds the
child’s value of themselves and
others.

6. Most of all PDHPE
is all about having
FUN!
And staying
HEALTHY and
ACTIVE!