This theoretical paper deals with the topic of the curriculum for physical education and health education in preschool education in individual countries of the European Union, including the Republic of Croatia. The aim of the work is to compare the curricula of these countries, given that, unlike the national curricula for primary and secondary schools, national curricula intended for preschool education mostly do not determine precise curricula for preschool institutions, as well as the number of teaching hours. only guidelines for the operation of kindergartens and other institutions for preschool children have been issued by the mentioned states, and the development of plans and programs, as well as their implementation, is the responsibility of the director and educator of each individual preschool and group of children. The general educational goals and guidelines for physical education for those EU countries for which data are available, are listed in the paper. The aim of the paper is to emphasize the importance of physical activity, but also the characteristics and role of the subject of PE at an early age and to point out to parents and professionals in upbringing and education the connection between a well-designed curriculum and the orderly growth and development of the child, maintaining a healthy weight, as well as the prevention of diseases directly or indirectly caused by lack of physical activity. Therefore, the paper mentions research related to the prevention of certain diseases in children and alleviation of symptoms in pre-existing disorders and research related to the results of measuring certain motor skills in preschool children, teacher satisfaction with the implementation of curricula in some European countries. pointing out the necessary competencies of educators for the implementation of the curriculum of PE.