This document discusses the importance and benefits of PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It notes that PDHPE teaches students to make informed health choices to lead mentally, physically, socially and spiritually well lives. It promotes physical activity, values self and others, and enables well-informed decision making. The curriculum covers active lifestyles, health choices, safety, relationships and sports. Without PDHPE, students would lack skills and knowledge for healthy, active lives and developing values like decision making and relationships. PDHPE provides both academic learning and enjoyment for students.

1. PDHPE in
primary schools
PDHPE rationale
By Sally He
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2. Why PDHPE?
 In our changing society, it is important to be aware of
personal health choices so students can lead a lifestyle that
enables maximum mental, physical, social and spiritual
wellbeing.
 When students are well informed on health issues and have
a sense of control about the decisions they make, they are
more likely to have positive relationships, improved quality
of life and less illness.
 Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
(PDHPE) is one of six key learning areas in all NSW schools
and plays a role in the development of students’
knowledge, understandings and practical skills that lead to
better health
 It provides students will a fun theoretical and practical
atmosphere to learn in

3. The importance of PDHPE
 Valuing self and others
PDHPE not only teaches students to take control of their lives,
but also teaches students to value difference and care for
other members of the community.
 Promote physical activity
Regular activity is essential for physical growth, development
and maintenance of health to enhance bone development,
control obesity and improves psychological health as well as
the immune system.
 Enables well informed decision making for responsible
action
Teaches students to make decisions in regards to their own
lifestyle. Including examples such as deciding to eat healthier,
or effective refusal skills when they were exposed to drugs.

4. PDHPE is inclusive - one size
doesn’t fill all
 Teachers personally modify lessons in order to cater
to all students whether they are talented, gifted or
require special needs.
 All students will learn:
- Active lifestyle
- Personal health choices
- Safe living
- Interpersonal relationships
- Growth and development
- Dance
- Gymnastics
- Games and sport

5. What would the primary
school curriculum look like
without PDHPE?
 Students will find it challenging to develop knowledge and
understanding of skills, values and attitudes that are
needed to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
 Students will lack values and attitudes that deal with
appreciating healthy and socially just ways of living
 Skills will not be developed properly. Such as decision
making, communicating, moving with competence and
confidence and forming and maintaining relationships
 Importantly, students will be unable to develop knowledge
on ways to enhance personal and community health and
wellbeing and appraise movement.
 So… Primary PDHPE is very important in the development of
young students.

6. PDHPE is fun and beneficial!
 Students are able to learn relevant
content in addition to enjoying
themselves during PDH and PE lessons.
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