2. WHY IS PDHPE IMPORTANT?
PDHPE is one of six key learning areas
outlined in the NSW curriculum.
It is directly linked with ongoing quality of life
and encompasses all aspects of student
wellbeing.
3. WHAT DOES PDHPE AIM TO ACHIEVE?
The PDHPE curriculum aims to teach each
student the values and attitudes needed to
adopt a healthy, active and fulfilling lifestyle.
4. WHAT DOES PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
AND HEALTH EDUCATION TEACH?
Physical, social and cognitive growth
The development and maintenance of personal
relationships
The factors influencing personal health choices
Living and learning in a safe and secure
environment
5. WHAT DOES PHYSICAL EDUCATION TEACH?
The benefits related to the adoption of a
healthy lifestyle.
The fundamental movement patterns and
coordination skills of the body.
Skills that enable better future action for
health and movement outcomes.
6. FURTHER READING
All information in this presentation, as well as
further information on the benefits of
teaching PDHPE can be found in the NSW
Board of Studies syllabus.
http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/perso
nal-development-health-and-physical-
education-pdhpe
