• encourages an understanding and valuing of oneself and others;

• develops an ability in students to make informed decisions in their lives;

• promotes lifelong involvement in physical activity.

Board of Studies (2001). Introducing the PDHPE K-6 Syllabus to Parents and Community Members. NSW: Sydney. (p.5)

• the importance of community awareness about health and wellbeing

• a healthy lifestyle increases the quality of life

• we should not only be concerned for your own health, but for the health of all now

and in the future.

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Not only does it teach children about physical activities, healthy lifestyles and about their development, but it also teaches them a variety of important life skills such as:

-Teamwork-Problem solving-Relationships-Health-Wellbeing-Communication-Nutrition-Safety.Board of Studies (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. NSW: Author.

There are many factors that contribute and that need to be considered when teaching PDHPE:

•Religion•Gender•Age•Prenatal Development (Premature birth)•Emotional Wellbeing•Culture•Family•Injury•Disease•Diet•Obesity

Kearns, K (2010). Birth to Big School. Pearson: NSWBerk, L (2005). Infants, Children and Adolescents (5th Ed.). Pearson Education: USA