PDHPE In Primary SchoolsPersonal Development, Health and

Physical Education is a key learning area in primary schools and is

fundamental to the development and well-being of all students.

As teachers, we have the responsibility to ensure that our students learn about the importance of an active and healthy lifestyle. Teaching PDHPE allows us to achieve this!

PDHPE provides the tools necessary to equip students with the knowledge and skills for maintaining their “mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing” (NSW Board of Studies)

The numerous benefits of PDHPE make it one of the most important subjects for students in primary schools.

Rationale for PDHPE

In schools

Promotes good health, resulting in an improved quality of life, less sickness, and the prevention of disease.

Teaches students how to problem solve and make decisions, as well as learn about safety.

Benefits of PDHPE:

Students learn how to work together as a team, build cooperative relationships with one another, and strengthen peer relations.

Promotes regular physicalactivity, and healthy eating.

FUN and enjoyable at every age!

Benefits of PDHPE:

According to Spans 2010 data: Negative food consumption behaviours are

evident among NSW school students. Prevalence of overweight and obesity, as well as

sedentary behaviours.www.health.nsw.gov.au/pubs/2011/spans_2010_summary.html

PDHPE is important to preventing these risks!

Importance of PDHPE

As teachers, we can teach students about the benefits they will gain from PDHPE, and ensure they live healthy

and happy lives!