1. PDHPE IN SCHOOLS

2. Why is PDHPE important?
 PDHPE teaches students the
knowledge, skills, values and attitudes to live
healthy, active and fulfilling lifestyles.

3. PDHPE is an important key
learning area in the primary
curriculum as it:
 Encourages an understanding and respect for
the self and others
 Encourages physical activity (at least 30
minutes per day)
 Emphasises that informed decisions lead to
effective and responsible actions

4. PDHPE focus on:
 the students growth and development
 interpersonal relationships
 personal health choices
 Safe and secure environment
 adopting an active lifestyle
 movement and coordination

5. And most of all....
 PDHPE is about having FUN while learning!