PDHPE in primary schools is often misunderstood and undervalued because it is incorrectly viewed as being solely about sport. However, PDHPE encompasses far more than just physical fitness as it aims to develop the whole person through promoting their social, mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing. By teaching life skills, PDHPE has the potential to positively impact students' quality of life both in and out of the classroom.

1. PDHPE in Primary Schools, Important?

2. PDHPE and Sport, Same Thing?PDHPE and sport are often misinterpreted as being the same thing. As a result of this PDHPE is often mistakenly labelled as being trivial or unimportant.

3. PDHPE, Multifaceted.The reality is PDHPE encompasses much more than mere physical fitness and athletic skill development.PDHPE is concerned with the development of the person as a whole and encompasses all aspects of an individual’s wellbeing.

4. PDHPE Promotes Life Skills.PDHPE develops not only physical wellbeing, but also social, mental and spiritual wellbeing. Essentially PDHPE develops life skills. This has the potential to contribute to improved and ongoing quality of life for individuals both within the classroom and the community.

5. ReferencesBoard of Studies New South Wales. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6, Syllabus. 2006.