1. WHY IS PDHPE SO VALUABLE?
PDHPE is one of the six important
KLA’s that are covered in NSW
primary schools.
PDHPE comes with many benefits that
contribute to child development.

2. Road Safety
• PDHPE teaches students to be road wise by
encouraging them to follow the road rules
to keep themselves and others safe!
For example

3. Healthy Eating
PDHPE informs students how to create and maintain
healthy eating habits, by understanding :
1. Portions sizes
2. Sometimes food vs.
everyday food
1. Long-term and Short-term
health benefits

4. Physical Activity
PDHPE teaches children a wide range of physical
activities, which have many health benefits:
1. Managing Weight
2. Preventing health problems
3. Stronger bones and muscles

5. Social and emotional Growth
PDHPE improves your healthier state of mind, and turns you
from: SAD to HAPPY
1. Increasing social interactions
2. Encourages teamwork
3. Promotes healthy competition