1. Why is PDHPE important?
Why should student learn about PDHPE in
schools?
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is a vital part
of a child’s life and it is important key learning area in the K-6 curriculum.
PDHPE develops students ability and encourages an understanding to value
themself and others. It promotes physical activity and develops and
emphasises the use of informed decision making, which leads to effective
and responsible action.

2. Values and Attitudes:
- Promotes healthy ways of living
Skills:
- Promoting and choosing positive health decisions
- Developing confidence
- Having positive relationships
Knowledge:
- Enhance personal and community wellbeing
- Develop the notion of movement

3. PDHPE focus is:
• Skills
• Moving
• Problem-solving
• Communicating
• Interacting
• Decision-making

4. PDHPE Subject Matter
• Active Lifestyle
• Dance
• Games and Sports
• Growth and Development
• Gymnastics
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Personal Health Choices
• Safe Living

5. • Game sense should be applied all the time
• Games should include everybody
• Students should not be lining up and waiting
for a turn
• Be prepared and adaptable
• The most important thing to remember is
have FUN!