Child obesity in Australia is on the rise due to inactivity from computer games and technology, as well as lack of monitoring of children's diets by parents. Safety both in and out of school is also a concern, with increased traffic posing risks. PDHPE addresses these issues by promoting active lifestyles to reduce inactivity, healthy eating to reduce obesity and abuse of health, and safety awareness to prevent harm and risks to physical health. PDHPE is the only subject that incorporates active living, growth and development, safe living, health and nutrition, and interpersonal relationships, making it a well-rounded subject.

2. Some current issues for children today
include:
Inactiveness a result of computers games and technological
advancement which is one of the major reasons for child
obesity in Australia as well as many parents not monitoring
what their child is consuming.
Exploring ideas of safety not only within school grounds
and at home, creating caution on our roads with the
increase in traffic conditions.

3. PDHPE can address all the
following issues:
• Promoting active lifestyles in
order to reduce inactiveness
• Promote healthy eating in order
to reduce obesity and abuse of
health
• Trigger awareness of safe living to
prevent health risks and physical
harm

4. PDHPE is the only subject that incorporates
ACIVE LIFESTYLE
The only core subject that educates GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT, SAFE LIVING, HEALTH
AND NUTRITION and INTERPERSONAL
RELATIONSHIPS
PDHPE can be noted as an ALL ROUNDED
subject.