PDHPE is important as it encourages understanding of self and others, promotes lifelong physical activity, and emphasizes informed decision making. It addresses 5 essential areas for children's wellbeing: active lifestyle, safe living, growth and development, personal health choices, and interpersonal relationships. Teaching these PDHPE areas helps children develop knowledge, skills, values, and attitudes to lead healthy, active lives through improved fitness, skill development, self-discipline, judgement, and peer relationships and increased self-confidence.

2. Why is PDHPE important?
 It encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others.
 It promotes lifelong involvement in physical activity.
 It emphasises informed decision making leading to effective and
responsible action.

3. 5 Areas of PDHPE Essential To
Children’s wellbeing and
development.
1. Active lifestyle and physical activity
2. Safe Living – Road safety, personal safety, water safety, safety at home and
school.
3. Growth and Development – Identity, the body and human sexuality.
4. Personal Health Choices – Decision making, nutrition, drug education,
health services and preventative measures
5. Interpersonal Relationships – Communication, relationships, families
and peers.

4. Why do children need PDHPE?
• Improved physical fitness
• Skill development
• Self discipline
• Improved judgement
• Strengthened peer relationships
• Improved self-confidence and self-esteem

5. By teaching these areas of
PDHPE helps each child to
develop knowledge and
understanding as well as the
skills, values and attitudes
needed to lead healthy, active
and fulfilling lives.

6. References.
Board of Studies, NSW. (2007). Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education, K-6 Syllabus. Sydney. Board of Studies.