1. Personal development,
health and physical
Education
Why PDHPE should be taught in primary schools

2.  ‘The aim of PD-H-PE is to develop in students the
knowledge and understanding, skills and values
and attitudes needed to lead a healthy, active
and fulfilling lives’. (PD-H-PE K-6 syllabus p.8)

3. PDHPE Syllabus
The New South Wales PDHPE syllabus helps develop
life-long skills in:
 Decision-making
 Problem-solving
 Communicating
 Interacting
 Moving

4. Holistic wellbeing
 PDHPE advocates and encourages a healthy and
active lifestyle. It promotes and encourages physical
activity whilst also focusing on the importance of
healthy eating and nutrition.

5. fun, fun, FUN!
PDHPE will help students develop their knowledge and
understanding in a variety of aspects including: Active
lifestyle, dance, games and sports, growth and
development, gymnastics, interpersonal relationships,
personal and health choices and safe living.
… and best of all, PDHPE gets students out of their
classrooms and out in the fresh air!