Pdhpe powerpoint rationale
- 1. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is one of the six key learning areas in the NSW primary curriculum. The importance for teaching PDHPE rests in its exceptional contribution to the complete school curriculum, as it focuses on supporting the development of the student as a whole. Rationale for advocating teachingRationale for advocating teaching PDHPE in Primary SchoolsPDHPE in Primary Schools
- 2. Encourages an understanding & valuing of self and others Students who understand & value themselves and others: •exercise more control over their lives •appropriately express a range of feelings and are open to learning positive ways of responding to situations •work cooperatively in teams and are caring members of society who value difference Therefore, PDHPE provides students with opportunities to form positive attitudes, communicate effectively, work cooperatively and to develop and maintain positive relationships.
- 3. Promotes physical activity Children need to be encouraged to participate in physical activity on a regular basis as; •it is essential for the development and maintenance of optimum health. •it is important in contributing to the quality of life, as active participation can be enjoyable, creative and work as a social mechanism that has potential to build self-esteem. Thus, PDHPE provides frequent opportunities for students to acquire skills, enhance creativity and develop positive attitudes towards regular physical activity.
- 4. Emphasises informed decision making leading to effective & responsible action Schools are an effective means of helping students take responsible action and support them in making informed decisions as; • students become aware of the process that is occurring when decisions are made, so that they are aware of the options available to them. • students are more likely to use strategies developed and learned in the classroom in their own lives if they have been developed and rehearsed over a period of time.
- 5. PDHPE as inclusive • The specific study of PDHPE has embedded in it the very concepts for greater health and wellbeing in general. • PDHPE programs play a vital role in the development of students’ knowledge, understandings and practical skills that lead to better health. • The PDHPE KLA ultimately allows students to not only think about the present, but also what better general health means for the future. Emphasising learning on general health and wellbeing realities. Finally, PDHPE is a KLA that is completely FUN!!!
- 6. PDHPE as inclusive • The specific study of PDHPE has embedded in it the very concepts for greater health and wellbeing in general. • PDHPE programs play a vital role in the development of students’ knowledge, understandings and practical skills that lead to better health. • The PDHPE KLA ultimately allows students to not only think about the present, but also what better general health means for the future. Emphasising learning on general health and wellbeing realities. Finally, PDHPE is a KLA that is completely FUN!!!