2. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT HEALTH & PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The importance of
PDHPE:
“focus on encouraging students to make
informed decisions related to health and
physical activity and develop positive
attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.”
◦ (PDHPE K – 6 Syllabus (Board of Studies
NSW, 2007))
3. Students are engaging in physical
activity to encourage them to have
healthy, active and social lifestyles
whilst working in a positive group
environment.
4. Physical activity allows for positive
communication and interaction in
class. This is a great opportunity to
give them an opportunity for practical
problem solving and decision making
in a fun and safe environment.
5. Aim: For students to make informed
health decisions about their fitness
and nutrition
Ingredients: Influential parents and
teachers to guide them
Method: Students need to hold the key
to their future
Results: Students with healthy and
active lifestyles followed by a rapid
growth in personal development.
