PDHPE Rationale
- 2. Why PDHPE? It’s a unit that’s “directly concerned with supporting the development of the student as a whole person”(Syllabus, p.5). Students will participate in activities such as dance, football, and swimming which set the foundation of a lifelong habit of physical activity. Children’s habits of constantly watching tv or playing the PlayStation, may change if they engage in physical activity in their early years.
- 3. Benefits of Physical Education “Involvement in physical activity benefits people physically, emotionally, and socially.”(Wuest, D.A., & Butcher C.A., 1999 , p.44) Physical education and activity promotes both mental relaxation and a deep physical sense of feeling good. There is increasing evidence that physical activity can assist a student during their adolescent stages.
- 4. More benefits … “Children who exercise regularly have higher levels of self-esteem.”(Brown, W.J & Brown P.R., 1996, p.19) Student’s will discover the healthy benefits of living an active lifestyle. For children “the benefits of regular physical activity include lower blood pressure and reduced blood lipids, in the long term, reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, diabetes and obesity”(Brown, W.J., & P.R., 1996, p.19).
- 5. Make it Count PDHPE is a subject that not only explores physical education but the essential knowledge needed to maintain issues such as bullying, adolescence, tolerance, and appreciation of oneself. Although PDHPE is undertaken in most schools it is encouraged that students maintain physical activity in their primary years.
- 6. There's more …… Throughout PDHPE students will learn the skills of safe living, healthy eating, staying active, and wellbeing. If students can grasp an understanding of the benefits of PDHPE at an early age , than they can continue with Physical activity into their later life. Overall PDHPE is an enjoyable and fun subject which focuses on maintaining a healthy and active lifestyle.