Why teach PDHPE in primary scgools?

2. ∎ the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to
live healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
∎ skills to play individual and team sports, and the
values of teamwork and sportsmanship.
∎ about the importance of good food and
regular exercise.
∎ how bodies grow and change over time.
K-6 Parents Guide, Board of Studies, 2007.

3. Students learn about interpersonal
relationships, focusing on communication
skills, students will also develop an
understanding of how personal
development, health and physical
education is vital to their general well
being.
 PDHPE promotes self esteem within each
individual inside and outside the classroom.

PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, Board of Studies, 2007.

4. Growth and development
 Active lifestyle
 Interpersonal relationships
 Safe living
 Dance and gymnastics
 Personal health choices
 Decision making skills through behaviour
rehearsal

PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, Board of Studies, 2007.

5. Students develop an appreciation and
commitment to healthy and socially just
ways of living through values and
attitudes reflected in PDHPE.
 As well as physical skills that students
learn in PDHPE, students will also learn
core skills such as communicating,
interacting, decision making and solving
problems.


6. Board of Studies, NSW. (2007). Personal
development, health and physical
education K-6 syllabus. Sydney, Australia.