1. WHY IS PDHPE AN ESSENTIAL
PART OF THE PRIMARY SCHOOL
CURRICULUM?

2. The importance of PDHPE
can often be overlooked
for other subjects such as
English and Mathematics
PDHPE is essential to develop mental, physical,
spiritual and social well-being within the student
A sense of well-being helps students within all areas
of schooling.

3. Helps students
establish a healthy
lifestyle
Teaches students the skills to
develop meaningful
relationships
Promotes the values
of physical activity
Assists students in
making wellinformed decisions
Develops an
understanding of the
value of self and others
within students
What outcomes do students achieve by
studying PDHPE?

4. What topics our class will be
exploring - Personal Development
Personal Identity
The Body
Human Sexuality
Changes
Personal values
Interpersonal
relationships
Who to go to for help
Making decisions
Problem Solving
Communicating
Effectively

5. What topics our class will be
exploring - Health
Being Sun Smart
Safe Living
Nutrition
Environmental Health
Drug Use
Health Services and
Products

6. What topics our class will be
exploring – Physical Education
Games and Sports
Learning different skills
The benefits of
teamwork, fair play and
friendly competition
Dance
Gymnastics
Active Lifestyle
What an active lifestyle is
Ways we can be active
Effects of physical activity
Movement
Athletics