Personal Development,
Health & Physical Education
PDHPE- why is it important in primary
school ?

PDHPE teaches
Growth and development
– personal identity, physical & emotional growth
Healthy life style
– Active Health Choices, Safe Living
Physical activity
– Games, Sports, Gymnastics, dance
Interpersonal Relationships
–peers, families, communities
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Organization
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PDHPE develops
Communicating skills
Decision making
Interacting
Moving
Problem solving
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PDHPE promotes
Physical activity
Understanding the value of self and others
Making responsible choices for a healthy life
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PDHPE benefits
Physical health – exercise, nutrition, healthy choice
Mental health – emotional awareness
Social development – communication, interaction
Academic development – learning in a fun way
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Organization
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References
https://apps.who.int/aboutwho/en/definition.html
http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/personal-
development-health-and-physical-education-pdhpe
Board of Studies NSW (2007) Personal Development,
Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney.
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