Childhood obesity is a major public health challenge according to the World Health Organization. Over 42 million children under age 5 are overweight globally. Being overweight as a child often leads to obesity in adulthood and increased risk of diseases like diabetes. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) classes in primary schools aim to educate students on healthy lifestyles to prevent obesity and related illnesses. PDHPE teaches students how to develop social, mental, physical and spiritual well-being through a balanced diet, daily exercise and making informed decisions. Students learn skills to lead active, fulfilling lives and form positive relationships.

1. Teaching PDHPE in Primary
Schools...

2. Childhood obesity is one of the most
serious public health challenges of
the 21st century!

3. World Health Organisation (WHO) 2013
•In 2010 the number of overweight
children under the age of five, was
estimated to be over 42 million!
• Overweight and obese children are likely
to stay obese into adulthood and more
likely to develop non-communicable
diseases like diabetes and cardiovascular
diseases at a younger age...
(Who.int, 2013)

4. It is preventable!!!
Fight obesity and do the three E’s:
• Eat a healthy, balanced diet
• Exercise 60 minutes daily
• Get Educated on healthy lifestyles

5. Teaching about the importance of a
healthy lifestyle takes place in
PDHPE!
• PDHPE stands for Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education.
• PDHPE is about promoting better health in ALL areas- social,
mental, physical and spiritual.
• Learning PDHPE will equip students with the knowledge and skills
needed to make informed decisions and encourage students to
have positive attitudes about their health and wellbeing.
• When people are well informed on health issues they have a
sense of control about the decisions they make.
• And good health means an improved quality of life, less sickness
and disability, happier personal, family and social experiences and
the opportunity to make choices in work and recreation!
(K6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au, 2013)

6. In PDHPE you will learn how to
live an active and full filling life!
• You will learn an appreciation and
commitment to living healthy and
socially.
• Develop skills in decision making,
competence and confidence, and form
positive relationships.
• You will develop the knowledge and
an understanding about personal and
community health and acquire
performance and movement skills.
(K6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au, 2013)

7. Live a happy and full
filling life with your
PDHPE knowledge,
skills and attitude!!

8. References
Curriculum Support (2013). Childhood Obesity: The problem is getting bigger. [online]
Retrieved from:
http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/as
sets/pdf/csarticles/chobesity.pdf [Accessed: 8 Oct 2013].
K6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au (2013). K-6 Educational Resources :: Personal
Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). [online] Retrieved
from: http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/personal-developmenthealth-and-physical-education-pdhpe [Accessed: 8 Oct 2013].
Who.int (2013). WHO | Childhood overweight and obesity. [online] Retrieved from:
http://www.who.int/dietphysicalactivity/childhood/en/ [Accessed: 8 Oct
2013].