PDHPE Rationale

1. Personal Development,
Health and Physical
Education

2. PDHPE is an important key learning area
within the primary curriculum as it:
Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and
others
• Students who understand and value themselves and
others are better equipped to respond to change and
to overcome adversity.
Promotes physical activity
• Regular physical activity is an essential ingredient for
the development and maintenance of optimum health.
Emphasises informed decision making leading to
effective and responsible action
• Schools can help students to take responsible action
Board of Studies (2007) own lifestyle.
regarding their

3. More specifically the study of
PDHPE is concerned with:
• physical, social, cognitive and
emotional growth and development
patterns
• the development and maintenance of
positive interpersonal relationships
• the factors influencing personal health
choices
• living and learning in a safe secure
environment
• the adoption of an active lifestyle
Board of Studies (2007)

4. References:
• Board of Studies. (2007). Personal development,
health and physical education K-6 syllabus.
Sydney: Board of Studies, NSW.

5. PDHPE
IS
ESSENTIAL!