1. P DH P E
Personal Development, Health &
Physical Education

2. RATIONALE
PDHPE focuses on teaching and encouraging
students to make informed decisions related
to health and physical activity and develop
positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.
Students are taught how to lead healthy and
active lives and also appreciating and valuing
themselves and others.

3. WHY PDHPE SHOULD BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS
Through the NSW PDHPE Syllabus, students
are able to develop lifelong skills in:
• Communicating
• Decision Making
• Interacting
• Moving
• Problem Solving

4. WHAT PDHPE MEANS FOR STUDENTS
Students will develop their knowledge and
understanding in a variety of different aspects
including:
• Active Lifestyle • Gymnastics
• Interpersonal Relationships • Dance Skills
• Personal Health Choices • Games & Sports
• Growth & Development • Safe Living

5. GETTING THE MOST OUT OF PDHPE
To get the best results from PDHPE lessons,
they should be:
• FUN & engaging • Informative
• Involve everyone at all times • Cooperative
• Modified to suit students’ abilities
• Limit time spent waiting
Board of Studies, NSW. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies.