2. ersonal
evelopment
ealth
hysical
ducation
In teaching PDHPE, 50% of time is
dedicated to PDH and the other 50% is
dedicated to PE.
Each of these areas are fundamental in
promoting the development of important,
lifelong skills and knowledge that
children require to live a healthy and
fulfilling life.
3. WHY IS PDHPE
IMPORTANT?
PDHPE offers a holistic approach to a healthy lifestyle.
PDHPE is concerned with:
Encouraging an understanding and valuing of self and others
Adopting an active lifestyle
Emphasising the importance of decision making
The physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth of students
The development and maintenance of positive relationships
The factors influencing personal health choices
Living and learning in a safe environment
4. ISN’T PDHPE JUST ABOUT SPORT?
These 5 fundamental PDHPE skills listed below contribute to Stage 2
students’ overall wellbeing. These skills are important and lifelong.
1. Moving – applying a variety of movement skills such as throwing, kicking, and
moving through water.
2. Problem-solving – analysing problems using a range of strategies.
3. Communicating – using a variety of ways to communicate such as sharing ideas
and feelings, role-playing and disagreeing in acceptable ways.
4. Interacting – making positive contributions in groups by developing class rules,
helping others, developing friendships and displaying tolerance.
5. Decision-making – making informed decisions individually and as a group member,
discussing advantages and disadvantages of options.
5. HOW CAN PARENTS
SUPPORT THEIR CHILDREN?
View the Healthy Kids website for extra tips
Model a healthy
lifestyle by eating
healthy foods
Encourage children to
be physically active for
at least 30 minutes
each day
Play sports and
games together
Encourage children to
help with household
chores such as walking
the dog, washing the car
or mowing the lawn
Take part in either
organised sport or
activities in the park,
e.g. football, bike rides,
kite-flying
6. REFERENCES
Board of Studies New South Wales (2007). Personal development, health and physical
education k-6 syllabus. Retrieved from:
http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/portal/go/personal-development-health-and-
physical-education-pdhpe
New South Wales Government, (n.d.). Healthy Kids. Retrieved from
http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/
