Why Study PDHPE?PDHPE in Primary Schools

Rationale

Society is changing. It is essential to increase community awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles.

To address good health appropriately we must take into consideration improved quality of life, happier life

experiences, improved opportunities to make choices and decisions, and decrease sickness and

disability.

In order to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle individuals must develop a strong mental, social,

spiritual and physical sense of wellbeing.

PDHPE programs develop the knowledge, understanding and practical skills of students that

lead to better health.

PDHPE is an important key learning area within the primary curriculum as it:

Encourages an understanding and valuing of others

Promotes physical activity

Emphasises informed decision making leading to effective and responsible action

References

Board of Studies (2007) Personal Development, Health, and Physical Education K – 6 Syllabus. New South Wales. Retrieved May 5, 2012: http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/files/pdhpe/k6_pdhpe_syl.pdf \

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