PDHPE in Primary Schools

1. WHY IS PDHPE IMPORTANT
TO TEACH IN PRIMARY
SCHOOLS?
B Y H A N N A H G AT L E Y

2. WHAT IS PDHPE?
PDHPE is Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. PDHPE
is taught in Primary Schools across Australia to promote a healthy and
active lifestyle.

3. PDHPE is an essential component of K-6 teaching. It allows kids to
learn while being active which not only exercises their bodies but
their brains also.

4. PDHPE FOCUS AREAS
Healthy Choices
Safe Living
Active Lifestyle
Growth and Development
Interpersonal Relationships

5. CHILDREN LOVE FUN LEARNING
The Topics in PDHPE are interesting
and fun. Children will have fun and
find it interesting exploring these
aspects of life.