2. What is PDHPE?
PDHPE:
“Encourages an understanding and valuing of self
and others”
Through an awareness of themselves and of others,
students are able to adapt to situations they find
themselves in, and understand how to effectively
communicate their needs.
“Promotes physical activity”
PDHPE encourages students to participate in regular
physical activity, which has proven health benefits both
long- and short-term.
“Emphasises informed decision making leading to
effective and responsible action”Reference: Board of Studies NSW. (2007). Personal development, health and physical education K-
6: Syllabus. New South Wales Government. Retrieved from
3. Why is PDHPE important?
PDHPE is an important part of students’
learning. It teaches students about personal
values, rights, responsibilities, healthy and
unhealthy decisions, and ways to interact with
others.
Whole-school participation in PDHPE has been
shown to increase student’s engagement with
content in the classroom and has proven health
benefits.
Reference: Physically active schools. (2011). NSW Department of Education and Communities
Retrieved May 9, 2014, from
4. What do kids get out of PDHPE?
PDHPE can help develop kids into well-rounded
members of the wider community. PDHPE
teaches kids about:
Communication skills
Decision-making skills
Healthy relationships
Being active
Growth and development
Respecting others
Healthy foods
As well as many other beneficial areas.Reference: Board of Studies NSW. (2007). Personal development, health and physical education K-
6: Syllabus. New South Wales Government. Retrieved from
5. How do we use PDHPE in school?
Schools that incorporate PDHPE into their wider
community have been shown to work together
more efficiently to develop healthy kids and
healthy communities.
At our school, we aim to have all students and
staff participate in physical activity most
mornings, interact with individuals outside their
immediate age group, and make healthier
choices surrounding foods.Image
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