PDHPE is one of the six key learning areas covered in primary schools in New South Wales. It provides many benefits by contributing to the holistic development of children. Some key ways PDHPE is valuable include teaching road safety, promoting healthy eating habits, introducing various physical activities with health benefits, and supporting social and emotional growth by increasing social interactions and encouraging teamwork.

1. PDHPE is one of the six important
KLA’s that are covered in NSW
primary schools.
PDHPE comes with many benefits,
that contribute to the wholesome
development of a child.
WHY IS PDHPE SO VALUABLE?

2. Road Safety
• PDHPE teaches students to be road wise by
encouraging them to follow the road rules
to keep themselves and others safe!
For example, wearing a seatbelt or holding an adults hand whilst
crossing the road.

3. Healthy Eating
PDHPE informs students how to create and maintain
healthy eating habits, by understanding:
1. Correct portions sizes
2. Sometimes food vs.
everyday food
1. Long-term and Short-term
health benefits

4. Physical Activity
PDHPE teaches children a wide range of physical
activities, from soccer to gymnastics.
•Physical activity has many health benefits:
1. Managing Weight
2. Preventing health problems
3. Stronger bones and muscles

5. Social and emotional Growth
PDHPE and physical activity leaves you in a healthier state of
mind, as it makes you happier and PREVENTS DEPRESSION! It
does this by:
1. Increasing social interactions
2. Encourages you to work as apart of a team
3. Promotes healthy competition