1. For many, many, many reasons! Read on to find out the
benefits of including PDHPE in the classroom!

2. PDHPE is an important learning area for all students as it
provides children with knowledge about:
 Nutrition.
 Safe Living.
 Healthy Choices.
 Interpersonal Relationships.
 Growth & Development.
 Games & Sports.
 And an Active Lifestyle.
“PDHPE develops within students the knowledge and
understanding, skills, values and attitudes that will enable
them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.” (BOS, 2007, p5)

3. PDHPE promotes a
healthy lifestyle &
positive wellbeing
through both theory
based learning and
physical exercise.
• In Australia obesity is a
major issue, with 1 in 4
children being defined as
‘obese’ or ‘overweight’.
(ABS, 2010)
•Therefore schools, as vital
components of children's
learning, need to teach
students about healthy
ways of living.

4. PDHPE Promotes:
A healthy diet.
Safety.
Physical Activity.
Positive Peer Relationships.

5. Teamwork
Understanding how
Ways to be active
the body works Self esteem
Safety Friendships
Changes Decision Making
Fair Play Healthy food
Through PDHPE students will choices
learn about & develop...
Values Interacting
Relationships
Movement
Responsibility
Communication
Problem Solving
Locomotor Skills
Child Protection

6. Reference List:
 http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/1370.0~2010~
Chapter~Obesity%20(4.1.6.6.3)
 Board of Studies. (2007). Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education K-6, Sydney, Board of Studies, NSW.