PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) teaches critical skills for students' health, lifestyle, and well-being through physical activity, sport, and personal development. It is an important subject area that requires students to be physically active. PDHPE promotes fitness, teaches valuable lifelong skills, and supports students' emotional growth through fun team activities.

1. Teaching
PDHPE
in Primary Schools

2. PDHPE Content
Modified from Board of Studies (2007) PDHPE K-6 Syllabus

3. Skills in PDHPE
Modified from Board of Studies (2007) PDHPE K-6 Syllabus

4. Why Teach PDHPE?
• PDHPE is an important Key Learning Area for all Primary
Students and the ONLY subject that requires students to be
physically active and get moving!
• Students learn and develop critical skills needed in school
and for their short and long term health choices and lifestyle.
• Physical activity and sport promote a healthy attitude
towards fitness in children and Personal Development areas
support emotional growth and well being.
• It’s a FUN unit that includes learners of all abilities and skill
sets.

5. Benefits of PDHPE
• Students learn valuable skills that they can
apply in all aspects of school and life.
• Team sport activities are a fun and active way to
scaffold Numeracy skills.
• Students play together and make friends.