2. PDHPE – a definition
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
is one of the six key learning areas within the NSW
School Curriculum.
It teaches students the value of self and others, while
promoting physical activity.
3. What does PDHPE involve?
Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and
others.
- Developing skills such as, communication, decision
making, interacting, moving and problem solving
skills.
- Promotes physical activity
- The development and maintenance of positive
interpersonal relationships.
4. What does PDHPE involve
(continued..)
The adoption of a healthy lifestyle
The factors influencing personal health choices
Teaching students about sexuality
- Skills that enable action for better health movement
outcome
- Students will accept responsibility for personal and
community health.
- Students participating in regular physical activity.
5. Why is teaching PDHPE so important?
It teaches our kids an understanding of….
- Active lifestyle.
- Dance skills.
- Games & sports.
- Growth and development.
- Gymnastics.
- Interpersonal relationships.
- Personal health choices.
- Self living