Why is PDHPE important?
- 1. Why is PDHPE important? As children grow and develop they become increasingly aware of the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. PDHPE teaches children how to make healthy lifestyle choices that ultimately help them experience positive relationships, improved quality of life and less illness.
- 2. Through helping students identify and promote the principles of diversity, social justice and supportive environments, PDHPE equips communities to encourage better health for all.
- 3. PDHPE is an essential learning area within the primary curriculum as it: “ Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others.” “ Promotes physical activity.” “ Emphasizes informed decision making leading to effective and responsible action.”
- 4. PDHPE is primarily concerned with: “ The development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships.” “ Students physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patterns.” “ The factors influencing personal health choices.” “ Living and learning in a safe secure environment.” “ The adoption of an active lifestyle.” “ Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated actions of the body.” “ Skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes.”
- 5. PDHPE aims to develop each students knowledge and understanding, skills and values and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives. By doing so students are encouraged to adopt a responsible and productive role in society. Sources: Board of Studies, New South Wales. Primary Syllabus K-6, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education .