The document discusses the importance of the school subject PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) for children. PDHPE teaches children about health, nutrition, physical activity, safety, and developing positive attitudes. It aims to encourage lifelong healthy habits and responsibility towards oneself, others, and the community. Statistics show that about a quarter of Australian children are overweight or obese, so PDHPE addresses these issues through its curriculum.

1. PDHPE
By Shannen Clarke

2. About PDH
 Personal Development & Health is vital to
young children.
 The importance of Health and Nutrition to
young children needs to be discussed to
create a responsible way of life
 Incorporates encouragement to value them
selves and their loved ones in the community.

3. About PE
 Physical Education is incorporated into the K-6
syllabus, to develop a positive attitude towards
physical education and create lifelong habits of
participation.
 Teaching students about adequate physical
activity to ensure a healthy lifestyle.
 Building on gross motor skills, and
encouraging decision making, team work and
game sense.

4. Statistics
 In 2007-08, one quarter of
Australian children (or around
600,000 children aged 5-17 years)
were overweight or obese.
 Children who know and understand
nutrition are more likely to
participate in physical activity.

5. More…
 PDHPE teaches children about
topics that perhaps their parents
may feel uncomfortable teaching.
 Teaches children about safety not
only at school but within the
community.
 Addresses the topic of ethnicity and
race.
 Encourages positive attitude
towards health, growth &
development.