1. PDHPEPersonal Development, Health and Physical Education in
Primary Schools
Why is it so Important?

2. PDHPE RATIONAL
 health issues,
 improved quality of
life and
 less illness.
 sense of control,
 Experience
positive
relationships,
PDHPE is important because it is part of the six KLA areas in NSW School
Curriculum. Overall it promotes physical activity, personal health choices and
importance of safety.
The importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle is very
important. Which will result in informed

3. CHOOSETHEGOODSTUFF
Remember
that part of a
healthy
lifestyle
comes from
the choices of
what you eat.
Keeping a
balanced diet
and knowing
how to make
effective
choices in
what you eat.
So pay
attention in
class when we
discuss all
things
NUTRITION!

4. GET ACTIVE, MAKE FRIENDS & HAVE FUN
A really important thing to remember is that PDHPE
improves your level of fitness whilst you make friends
and have fun.
P romotes lifelong involvement in physical activity
D evelops important life skills and fine/general motor skills
H ighlights importance of teamwork and cooperation
P hysical activity which is fun and interactive
E ncourages interpersonal relationships

5. SAFE LIVING
 Learning the importance of being safe and keeping
a safe environment is a fundamental learning
process in PDHPE.
Safety can be taught in:
Road
Safety
Safe
Relationships
Being safe when
playing any sports
Stranger
Danger