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2. In our rapidly changing society there is increasing community
awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. The resultant
good health is characterised by improved quality of life, less
sickness and disability, happier personal, family and social
experiences and the opportunity to make choices in work and
recreation. (PDHPE K-6 Syllabus)

3. PDHPE is an important key learning area within
the primary curriculum as it:
 Encourages an understanding and valuing of
self and others,
 Promotes physical activity,
 Emphasises informed decision-making
leading to effective and responsible action.
 (PDHPE K-6 Syllabus)

4. More specifically, the study of PDHPE is concerned with:
 Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and
development patterns,
 The development and maintenance of positive
interpersonal relationships,
 The factors influencing personal health choices,
 Living and learning in a safe and secure environment,
 The adoption of an active lifestyle,
 Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated
actions of the body,
 Skills that enable action for better health and
movement outcomes.
 (PDHPE K-6 Syllabus)

5. Lastly children will develop their values and attitudes
through:
- Referring to a sense of their own worth and dignity.
- Learning how to respect the right of others to hold
different values and attitudes from their own.
- Enjoying a sense of belonging.
- Increasingly accept responsibility for personal and
community health.
- Willingly participate in regular physical activity.
- Commit to realising their full potential.
This is important as it builds the child’s value of themselves
and others.

6. Most of all PDHPE is all about
having FUN! And staying
HEALTHY and ACTIVE!