1. What is the importance of
PDHPE in Primary Schools…

2. What is PDHPE?
Personal development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) makes up part of
the six key learning areas (KLA) in the Primary curriculum. It focus’ on the
knowledge, skills and attitudes students need to have in order to live a
healthy, positive and fulfilled life. It is a key learning area as it:
• Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others.
• Promotes physical activity
• Emphasises informed decision making
leading to effective and responsible
action.

3. Why teach PDHPE?
The PDHPE K-6 syllabus states that PDHPE allows students to gain lifelong skills in:
• Communicating
• Decision Making
• Interacting
• Moving
• Problem solving

4. The benefits of PDHPE.
PDHPE benefits children in numerous ways,
whilst it also furthers their knowledge and
understanding in these 8 key areas:
• Active lifestyle
• Dance
• Games
• Growth and Development
• Gymnastics
• Interpersonal relationships
• Personal health choices
• Safe living