2. THE IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE
Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education is one of the six key learning areas in
the NSW Primary curriculum. Other key learning
areas that cross over with primary PDHPE are:
●English
●Mathematics
●Science and Technology
3. THE IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE
It also provides schools with a curriculum
framework for teaching and learning related to
health priorities for young people of drug
education, fitness and physical activity, child
protection and nutrition. These topics are covered
in:
●Games and Sports
●Safe Living
●Personal Health Choices
4. THE IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE
The PDHPE K-6 syllabus is based on a broad notion of health
that encompasses all aspects of an individual’s wellbeing,
inclusive of social, mental, physical and spiritual health. This
falls under the strands of:
●Active Lifestyle
●Interpersonal
Relationships
5. THE IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE
It is concerned with developing in students the
knowledge and understanding, skills, values and
attitudes that will enable them to lead healthy and
fulfilling lives. The strands related are:
●Growth & Development
●Personal Health Choices