1. Personal Development, Health and
Physical Education (PDHPE)
PDHPE is concerned with
enhancing all areas of
development within a child’s
life.

2. PDHPE PROMOTES AND
ENCOURAGES:
 Internal awareness and growth
 An active lifestyle
 Skills for games, sport, gymnastics and
dance
 Positive health choices
 Safety awareness in children
 Healthy interpersonal relationships

3. PDHPE supports physical
activity in children.
60 minutes of daily physical
activity for children is
considered ideal for their
health.
Physically active children are
more likely to be healthier
psychologically and socially.
(World Health
Organisation, 2012)

4. Why is it important that PDHPE
is offered in schools?
Children become better
equipped with the
knowledge, awareness and skills
needed to lead high
quality, healthy life styles. (Board
of Studies, 2007)

5. By promoting principles of diversity
and social justice to children, PDHPE
promotes a happier, healthier and
more integrated community of
diverse citizens (Board of
studies, 2007)

6. References:
Board of Studies, NSW. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus.
Sydney. Board of Studies.
World Health Organization (2012). Global Strategy on Diet, Physical Activity and Health: Physical
Activity and Young People. Retrieved from
http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/factsheetyoungpeople/en/index.html