1. Why is PDHPE important?
Personal development, Health and
Physical Education is one of the six key
learning areas in the NSW primary
curriculum.

2. Encourages Physical Activity
• Improves:
cardiovascular
efficiency, help reduce
risk factors of coronary
heart
disease, enhances bone
development, controls
obesity and improves
psychological health
and immune status.

3. Develops Positive Relationships
• Acquire a sense of
belonging and security.
• The development of
relationships and
coping with changes in
relationships includes
negotiation, conflict
resolution, tolerance, r
oles, responsibilities
and community
expectations.

4. Healthy Eating Choices
• Developing children's
awareness on health
issues and healthy
eating will help them
make informed
decisions regarding
eating choices.

5. Safe Living
• Helps children identify and acknowledge
situations where their personal safety may be
at risk and have the ability to use strategies to
protect themselves.