WHY

PDHPE?

‘Encourages an understanding and

value of self and others’

students learn to value themselves

through understanding and making

conscious decisions about their own

health and lifestyle

Through group activities and games that

require students to work together they

begin to understand each other and

respect each others differences.

PROMOTES PHYSICAL

ACTIVITY

• The PE aspect of PDHPE gives students an array of fun games

that keep them physically active

• Students are able to learn about the importance of an active

lifestyle through studying and understanding the consequences

of a lifestyle with limited physical activity

• ‘Students should be physically active every day in as many

ways as they can’ (Board Of Studies, 2007)

‘Teaches students about personal

health choices’

‘An understanding of health issues

empowers students to make appropriate

decisions and commit to adopting sound

community values’ (Board of Studies,

2007)

IE. Through studying nutrition students

can make informed decisions on their

own eating habits to benefit their health

TEACHES SKILLS THAT

BENEFIT MOVEMENT

AND HEALTH

• ‘The skills of effective communication, interaction, decision

making and problem solving and moving with efficiency and

confidence empower students to take action leading to better

health, improved performance and enhanced self-esteem’

(Board of Studies, 2007)

• With the teaching of specific skills for each stage (EG. Striking

with two hands for Stage 1) students learn how to be more

efficient within an array of different physical activities allowing

them to benefit more from an active lifestyle

• Teaches students different life skills (EG. Effectively using

listening skills for Stage 3) allowing them to benefit from their

relationships with others and with themselves

References

NSW Board of Studies. (2007). Personal Development,

Health and Physical Education K-6: Syllabus. Retrieved

from

http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/6

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