This is a short presentation explaining why it is important for students to learn about PDHPE within the curriculum.

1. WHY
PDHPE?

2. ‘Encourages an understanding and
value of self and others’
students learn to value themselves
through understanding and making
conscious decisions about their own
health and lifestyle
Through group activities and games that
require students to work together they
begin to understand each other and
respect each others differences.

3. PROMOTES PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY
• The PE aspect of PDHPE gives students an array of fun games
that keep them physically active
• Students are able to learn about the importance of an active
lifestyle through studying and understanding the consequences
of a lifestyle with limited physical activity
• ‘Students should be physically active every day in as many
ways as they can’ (Board Of Studies, 2007)

4. ‘Teaches students about personal
health choices’
‘An understanding of health issues
empowers students to make appropriate
decisions and commit to adopting sound
community values’ (Board of Studies,
2007)
IE. Through studying nutrition students
can make informed decisions on their
own eating habits to benefit their health

5. TEACHES SKILLS THAT
BENEFIT MOVEMENT
AND HEALTH
• ‘The skills of effective communication, interaction, decision
making and problem solving and moving with efficiency and
confidence empower students to take action leading to better
health, improved performance and enhanced self-esteem’
(Board of Studies, 2007)
• With the teaching of specific skills for each stage (EG. Striking
with two hands for Stage 1) students learn how to be more
efficient within an array of different physical activities allowing
them to benefit more from an active lifestyle
• Teaches students different life skills (EG. Effectively using
listening skills for Stage 3) allowing them to benefit from their
relationships with others and with themselves

6. References
NSW Board of Studies. (2007). Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education K-6: Syllabus. Retrieved
from
http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/6
e4311c5-336e-44f8-8c39-
e289d96597a8/k6_pdhpe_syl.pdf?MOD=AJPERES