Feeling Overwhelmed by K-6 Primary PDHPE? Start Here

Feb 11, 2026

If you’re a NSW primary teacher staring at the new K-6 Primary PDHPE Syllabus and thinking, where do I even begin, you’re not alone.


I’ve spoken to so many NSW primary teachers who are already teaching the new syllabus while still trying to unpack it. Planning and teaching at the same time. Juggling English, Maths, Science, Creative Arts, HSIE wellbeing and now PDHPE. And feeling overwhelmed before they’ve even started properly.

This episode of The PDHPE and CAFS Podcast is your permission to slow down and start smart.

The new K-6 Primary PDHPE syllabus looks big. But here’s the truth. Much of the content is already familiar. The challenge isn’t learning brand new ideas. It’s knowing what to prioritise, how to sequence it and how to stop doing PDHPE last every week.

In this episode, we talk about:

  • What is actually changing in the new syllabus and what isn’t
  • Why so many teachers are feeling pressure so early
  • How to take a whole-school or stage-based approach instead of working alone
  • Why you don’t need to love sport to teach quality K-6 Primary PDHPE
  • Simple first steps that give you clarity instead of chaos 

You don’t need a perfect program before you start. You need a clear plan of attack that fits your school context, your students and your workload.

If PDHPE has always been the KLA you leave until last, this is where that changes.

🎧 Listen to the full episode here: thelearnnet.com/162
📚 Looking for a free resource now? Check out thelearnnet.com/fms
👉 If you want done-for-you planning, scope and sequences, Google Slides and ongoing support, explore the K-6 Primary PDHPE Membership: thelearnnet.com/primary