1. P D H P E
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

2. The Importance of PDHPE
 PDHPE is one of six key learning areas in the NSW
K-6 Syllabus. The aim of the PDHPE is to help
students develop the skills and knowledge they need
to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
(NSW Board of Studies, 2006)
• Through PDHPE students are taught how to
maintain healthy lifestyles and positive relationships.
It promotes an appreciation and valuing of self and
others.

3. PDHPE allows Students to be:
• Involved in physical sports beneficial for health
• Educated about the importance of personal health
• Aware of the effects of engaging in unhealthy eating
and lifestyle
• Identify the difference between healthy and
unhealthy behaviours

4. Other skills students learn
through PDHPE …
PDHPE contributes to all other key learning areas in
the school curriculum by establishing essential life
skills, such as:
• Decision making
• Problem solving
• Social Interaction
• Acceptance and Tolerance
• Leadership

5. PDHPE lessons should
also be…
• FUN!!
• Engaging
• Varied
• Cooperative
• Exciting
• Informative
• Modified to suit students
• Active

6. References
• NSW Board of Studies. (2006). Personal Development, Health
and Physical Education K-6. Sydney, Australia: Board of
Studies