2. What is PDHPE
PDHPE stands for
Personal
Development, Health
and Physical Education.
It is one of the six key
learning areas in the
New South Wales
primary curriculum.
3. So why is PDHPE important?
PDHPE is taught in
schools to develop each
students knowledge and
understanding, skills, valu
es, and attitudes needed
to lead healthy, active
and fulfilling lives.
4. What is learnt in PDHPE?
The PDHPE syllabus content consists of two elements:
subject matter and skills.
Subject Matter (Strands):
Skills: Growth and Development
Moving Games and Sport
Problem – Solving Gymnastics
Communicating Dance
Interacting Active Lifestyle
Decision - Making Personal Health Choices
Safe Living
Interpersonal Relationships
5. What are the benefits of PDHPE?
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
