Rationale for teaching pdhpe in primary schools
Transcript of Rationale for teaching pdhpe in primary schools
P E R S O N A L D E V E L O P M E N T , H E A LT H A N D P H Y S I C A L E D U C A T I O N
RATIONALE FOR TEACHING PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
PDHPE is concerned with teaching students the knowledge and understanding, skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to lead healthy and fulfilling
lives.
PDHPE encompasses all aspects of an individual’s wellbeing, inclusive of social, mental, physical and spiritual health.
Created by
Gabrielle Hughes
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101576Primary PDHPE1st Half (2012)
IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE:
• Encourages an understanding of self and others
• The factors influencing personal health choices
• Living and learning in a safe secure environment
IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE:
• Physical, social, cognitive and emotive growth
• The adoption of an active lifestyle
• Skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes.
WHAT ARE THE SYLLABUS OUTCOMES?
Subject Matter:
• Active Lifestyle• Dance• Games and Sports• Growth and
Development• Gymnastics• Interpersonal
Relationships• Personal Health Choices• Safe Living
Skills:
• Communicating• Decision Making• Interacting• Moving• Problem Solving