1. Why is teaching PDHPE
important in Primary Schools?
PDHPE teaches children about healthy life
choices and how to make these choices
count. It helps them to experience and
develop positive relationships, an enriched
quality of life as well as an encouraging
outlook towards health.

2. The primary school curriculum places
PDHPE as one of the six key learning areas
in NSW. PDHPE teaching is an important as
it:
1. Encourages an understanding and
valuing of self and others.
2. Promotes physical activity.
3. Emphasises informed decision-making
leading to effective and responsible
action.

3. Through studying PDHPE students will be enriched with vast
knowledge and shills on topics such as:
O Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and
development.
O The development and maintenance of positive interpersonal
relationships.
O The factors influencing personal health choices.
O Living and learning a safe secure environment.
O The adoption of an active lifestyle.
O Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated actions of
the body.
O Skills that enable action for better health and movement
outcomes.

4. Overall, the aim of PDHPE teaching is to
develop each student’s skills, attitudes and
values needed to lead a healthy, active,
fulfilling life. In doing so children are
stimulated to make a productive and
responsible role within our modern society.
Sources: Board of Studies, New South Wales. Primary Syllabus
K-6, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education.

5. Most important point in
advocating for teaching PDHPE
PDHPE is fun! Being a child is a precious
experience that must be enjoyed to the
fullest. PDHPE reinforces this aspect and
aims to create a positive and healthy
knowledge for all students.
SO GO FOR AND ENJOY PDHPE!