Schools that focus on personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) help students develop skills, attitudes, and knowledge for healthy, happy lives beyond numeracy and literacy alone. PDHPE improves students' overall well-being and outlook, making them better learners by getting them active through more than just sports and focusing on all aspects of life. Learning PDHPE has additional benefits and can be an enjoyable experience for students.

2. Should schools focus only on numeracy and literacy? Schools that also focus on PDHPE give students a ‘heads up’ on all aspects of their life, improving their outlook. Healthier students are better learners. (Basch, 2010)

3. It is about developing the skills, attitude and knowledge needed to experience a healthy and happy life. PDHPE is relevant to everyday life!

4. Above all – Learning PDHPE is FUN!!

5. Basch, C.E. (2010). Healthier students are better learners. New York: Colombia University Press. Accessed from http://www.wheresmype.org/downloads/Healthier_Students_Are_Better_Learners__Basch__Vision_pages_12_18_extract_.pdf Board of Studies NSW. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies NSW. References