Physical activity in schools

This website guide provides links to teaching ideas, resources, planning tools and policies for PDHPE teachers and others promoting healthy living and active lifestyles in schools.

NSW Premier's Sporting Challenge
The Challenge includes a range of initiatives with one common purpose - to have more students, more active, more often! » more

Teaching ideas
These practical ideas focus on physical activity in its various forms, from teaching fundamental movement skills to dance. But there is also information on other aspects of PDHPE, such as nutrition, gender issues and whole school planning. » more

Resources for teachers
This quick guide to syllabus documents and other basic resources gives teachers materials they can use when preparing to teach physical education and health in schools. » more

Government guidelines
Children and young people need to be active every day as part of play, physical education, games and sport in school, the family and the community. In supporting this, a number of guidelines have been established for children at both a State and Federal Government level. » more

Planning tools for teachers and schools
Planning tools from the NSW Department of Education and Training for use in schools, focusing on physical activity for students and evaluation of programs. » more

Professional reading
For teachers who want to deepen their knowledge of sports, physical activity and health in schools. All of these materials are produced by the NSW Department of Education and Training. » more