Why PDHPE is so important for Primary School Students

1. Are you healthy?
Mental well-being
Physical
well-being
Social well-being
Emotional
well-being
Being healthy is not just about being free from illness or
disease. It is a state of complete Mental, Physical, Social and
Emotional well-being
(Board of Studies, 2007; World Health Organisation, 1946)

2. Why should I do Physical activity?
• Regular physical activity is one of the most important things
you can do for your health. It can:
(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011; Health and Wellness Services, 2012)
• Improving your physical well-being can enhance the other
well-being components aswell.
• Reduces your risks of developing type 2 diabetes,
heart disease, and even some cancers
• Increase your strength, flexibility and endurance
• Strengthens your bones and muscles
• Improves your concentration and memory
• Increases your chances of living longer
• Helps control your weight

3. Other Benefits
Research shows that kids who are more
physically active aren’t just healthier, they
also tend to do better academically, behave
better in class and miss fewer days of school
(Active Living Research, 2014)

4. How much Physical Activity do I
need to do?
• Children and adolescents should do 60 minutes (1 hour) or
more of physical activity each day.
• Variety: Vary the types of physical activity you do to include:
(Healthy Active, 2014; Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011)
Aerobic Activity –
hiking, skateboarding,
rollerblading, bike riding,
walking, running, jumping
rope, martial arts (e.g.
Karate), basketball,
swimming, tennis, gymnastics
Muscle Strengthening –
tug-of-war, rope or tree
climbing, sit-ups, push-
ups, swinging on
monkey bars,
gymnastics
Bone Strengthening –
hopping (e.g. Hop scotch),
jumping rope, skipping,
running, volleyball,
basketball, tennis,
gymnastics

5. WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE?
• PDHPE is one of six key learning areas in
the NSW primary curriculum.
• In PDHPE, students develop lifelong
skills such as: communication skills,
decision making skills, interacting skills,
moving skills and problem-solving skills.
• PDHPE also encourages and develops
the students’ understanding and
appreciation for valuing and respecting
themselves and others.
(Board of Studies, 2007)

6. What will students Learn in
Primary PDHPE?
(Board of Studies, 2007)
• People often assume that PDHPE is all about sport and
physical activity, but that is just the tip of the iceberg.
• Students will learn and develop their knowledge, skills and
understanding of numerous aspects including:
– Active Lifestyle
– Dance
– Games & Sports
– Growth & Development
– Gymnastics
– Interpersonal Relationships
– Personal Health Choices
– Safe Living

7. Teaching PDHPE creates positive
outcomes for Primary School Children
• PDHPE encourages cooperation and team work as
well as independent thinking , decision-making,
problem-solving and learning.
• Students learn to respect one another and develop
positive peer relationships.
• PDHPE also develops an understanding of how to
maintain a healthy lifestyle through healthy food
choices and physical activity.
• Assists in developing both social and physical skills
in a safe, nurturing, inclusive environment.
• Most importantly, students enjoy PDHPE because
it’s fun! Students will cherish their memories of
their time spent doing PDHPE for the rest of their
lives.

8. References:
• Active Living Research (2014). Active living Resources for schools.
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, retrieved from
http://activelivingresearch.org/taxonomy/schools
• Board of Studies (2007). Syllabus: Personal Development, Health
and Physical Education K-6. Sydney, Australia: Board of Studies.
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2011). Physical
activity and Health: The benefits of physical activity. USA
Government. Retrieved from
http://www.cdc.gov/physicalactivity/everyone/health/index.html
• Health and Wellness Services (2012). Physical Wellbeing.
Washington State University. Retrieved from
http://wellbeing.wsu.edu/physical/

9. References (2)
• Healthy Active (2014). Australia’s physical activity and sedentary
behaviour guidelines for children (5 – 12 years). Department of
Health, Australian Government. Retrieved from
http://www.healthyactive.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishi
ng.nsf/Content/active_school_curriculum.pdf/
$File/active_school_curriculum.pdf
• All images retrieved from ClipArt Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
• World Health Organization (1946). WHO definition of health:
Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization,
as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York,
19–22 June 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives
of 61 States (Official Records of the World Health Organization,
no. 2, p. 100) and entered into force on 7 April 1948. In Grad,
Frank P. (2002). "The Preamble of the Constitution of the World
Health Organization". Bulletin of the World Health Organization
80 (12): 982.

10. References (2)
• Healthy Active (2014). Australia’s physical activity and sedentary
behaviour guidelines for children (5 – 12 years). Department of
Health, Australian Government. Retrieved from
http://www.healthyactive.gov.au/internet/healthyactive/publishi
ng.nsf/Content/active_school_curriculum.pdf/
$File/active_school_curriculum.pdf
• All images retrieved from ClipArt Microsoft PowerPoint 2007
• World Health Organization (1946). WHO definition of health:
Preamble to the Constitution of the World Health Organization,
as adopted by the International Health Conference, New York,
19–22 June 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives
of 61 States (Official Records of the World Health Organization,
no. 2, p. 100) and entered into force on 7 April 1948. In Grad,
Frank P. (2002). "The Preamble of the Constitution of the World
Health Organization". Bulletin of the World Health Organization
80 (12): 982.