PDHPE is an essential subject area to teach primary students for its benefits to their health, social development, and well-being. It promotes physical activity, which reduces health risks, and encourages teamwork, cooperation, and decision-making skills. PDHPE also teaches important life skills like communication, problem-solving, and interacting with others, while making learning fun. The subject helps students develop healthy habits, make informed choices, and care for their overall well-being.

1. WHY TEACH PDHPE IN PRIMARY
SCHOOLS?
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
is one of the six key learning areas (KLA) that is
essential for teaching primary students due to its
unique contribution to the NSW school curriculum.

2. 1. PDHPE promotes physical
activity which benefits their
health by reducing the risk of
heart disease as well as, it
keeps them well motivated.
1. Encourages team work and
cooperation
2. Encourages interpersonal
relationships.
3. Encourages rational thinking
when it comes to decision
making.
WHY TEACH PDHPE?

3.  Communication skills
 Decision making skills
 Interacting skills
 Moving skills
 Problem solving skills

4. PDHPE IS FUN 
 It makes students more aware of their body state and
to respond to it accordingly.
 It encourages students to have an active life style.
 It helps maintain a healthy diet and a healthy habit.
 It teaches students about different experiences that
the majority will face so they know what to expect and
how to deal with it.

5. PDHPE covers all
aspects of an
individual’s
wellbeing as it
makes students
aware of their
physical,
psychological,
mental and
emotional state.