The document discusses the importance of PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It outlines that the PDHPE syllabus aims to develop students' wellbeing through social, mental, physical and spiritual health. It also aims to help students develop skills, values and attitudes to lead healthy lives. Specifically, PDHPE encourages self-understanding and respect for others, promotes physical activity, and teaches informed decision making. It is important as it supports students' growth and development, teaches healthy lifestyle choices, and develops skills like communication, problem solving and movement.

1. The Importance of PDHPE
in Primary Schools
Miss Monica Novak
Class 3N

2. What is the PDHPE Syllabus?
 The syllabus is based upon all aspects of
an individual's wellbeing, including social,
mental, physical and spiritual health.
 Trying to help students develop in
knowledge and understanding, skills,
values and attitudes that will enable them
to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

3. Why is PDHPE important?
 PDHPE aims to:
◦ Encourage and understanding and valuing of self
and others
◦ Promotes physical activity
◦ Emphasises informed decision making leading to
effective and responsible action

4. Wait there is more…
◦ Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and
development patterns
◦ The development and maintenance of positive
interpersonal relationships
◦ The factors influencing personal health choices
◦ Living and learning in a safe secure environment
◦ The adoption of an active lifestyle
◦ Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated
actions of the body
◦ Skills that enable action for better health and
movement outcomes

5. Over all…
 PDHPE offers opportunities to students to develop five
important skills: Communication, interacting, decision-
making, moving and problem-solving. These aspects
enable students to grow and develop. They allow students
to develop positive attitudes to life, the value of others
around them and the relationships they gain.
 PDHPE allows students to explore and go beyond their
limitations to achieve their goals. It allows students to have
fun and interact with others whilst learning important
information that will help them in their lives.

6. Did you know?
 According to the heart foundation:
1 in 4 Australian
adults are obese

7. Lets overcome obesity
 Lets motivate our children to be active at
least 30 minutes a day
This will help them become active and
reduce risk of any illnesses such as
diabetes and heart conditions.
 Daily activities include;
running, walking, bike riding, swimming,
dancing and sport training

8. References
 Board of Studies (2014). K-6 syllabus and resources.
http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/k-6/
 Heartfoundation.com.au, (2014). Heart Foundation Home. [online]
Available at: http://www.heartfoundation.com.au [Accessed 5 May.
2014].