Pe presentation 3
- 2. PDHPE teaches students about: • Active Lifestyle and physical activity • Safe Living- Road safety, personal safety, water safety, safety and home and at school • Growth and Development- Identity, the body and human sexuality • Interpersonal relationships- communication, relationships, families and peers • Personal Health Choices- Decision making, nutrition, drug education, health services and preventive measures.
- 3. What does PDHPE do? Children develop: • Interacting skills • Communicating skills • Moving skills • Problem solving skills • Decision making skills
- 4. Why is PDHPE important? PDHPE is important as it: • Encourages an understanding and value of oneself and others; • Develops an ability in students to make informed decisions in their lives; • Promotes lifelong involvement in physical activity
- 5. PDHPE encourages an understanding and values of self and others • Students who understand and value themselves as individuals and as members of a groups, exercise more control over their own lives. • They can identify and express a number of feelings, and appreciate that the way they think influences how they feel. • When students understand and value others, they work more cooperatively in teams and enjoy more stable and satisfying interpersonal relationships.
- 6. PDHPE promotes life long involvement in physical activity • Regular physical activity is an essential ingredient for the development and maintenance of optimum health. • It can improve cardiovascular efficiency and aid efforts to reduce risk factors of coronary heart disease. • It is critical for enhancing bone development, controlling obesity, and improving psychological health and immune status. • Physical activity is also important in contributing to quality of life. Participation in active pursuits can be enjoyable, creative and social outlet that has the potential to build self esteem.