1. Personal Development, Health
and Physical Education
PDHPE is just one of the six key learning areas
(KLA’s) but it is one of the most important as it
offers a wide range of benefits to the students. For
this reason, it is important that PDHPE is
incorporated into the school curriculum

2. PDHPE focuses on teaching and improving five crucial
skills that assist children in their everyday lives:
1. Communicating
2. Decision making
3. Interacting
4. Moving
5. Problem solving
Why is it important?

3. Encouraging children to participate in physical
education can:
Decrease the likelihood of obesity
Reduce the risk of heart disease
Enhance bone development
Improve one’s immune system
PDHPE promotes physical activity

4. Through the teaching of PDHPE in schools children can:
Get the recommended daily amount of physical activity
Learn about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating
Adapt a healthy and active lifestyle
Increase their skills in a wide range of sports
PDHPE promotes a healthy lifestyle

5. PDHPE can help students stay safe in a variety of
different contexts such as:
Dealing with peer pressure
Road and car safety
Playing safely in sports
Staying in a safe environment
PDHPE promotes safety