2. PDHPE is an important part of
the NSW school curriculum as
it focuses on KLA’s that are
essential to teach primary
school students.
3. Why Teach PDHPE??
• Physical benefits, such as physical activity that
helps maintain a good health reducing diseases
and issues.
• Enhances team work and collaboration.
• Enhances interpersonal skills
• Enhances problem solving and rational thinking.
4. What are the benefits of
PDHPE?
Interactive skills
Communication skills
Motor skills
Problem solving skills
Rational thinking
5. Encourages an active lifestyle at home.
Makes students aware of how to stay
healthy encouraging healthy eating habits
avoiding bad habits.
Teaches students about different issues
they may encounter during their school
years and how to deal with certain
experiences.
6. PDHPE focuses on
personal aspects of a
person’s wellbeing
contributing to their
physical, psychological and
emotional state.