Rationale for teaching pdhpe in schools
Transcript of Rationale for teaching pdhpe in schools
Why PDHPE in Primary Schools?
Kanu Priya
PDHPE is important within the Primary
curriculum Promotes physical activity
which helps in: Healthy growth and development Better self-esteem Stronger bones, muscles and
joints Better posture, balance and
weight Social interaction with friends Better focus and concentration
during school.
The American Heart Association recommends that, ‘all children aged 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes of, moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are developmentally appropriate and varied’.
Development of skillsChildren develop the following skills:
Communicating Decision Making
Interacting Moving
Problem Solving
Development of values & attitudes in terms
of: Own worth and dignity Sense of belonging Accepting responsibility
for personal & community health
Regular physical activity Commitment to realize
full potential
AND ITS FUN!!
References Benefits of physical activity retrieved from,
http://www.actnowbc.ca/families/children_and_physical_activity
Recommendation from Heart Association retrieved from, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Physical-Activity-and-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
PDHPE Syllabus K-6, Board of Studies