Personal development, health and physical education
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2. Should schools focus only on numeracy and literacy? Schools that also focus on PDHPE give students a ‘heads up’ on all aspects of their life, improving their outlook. Healthier students are better learners. (Basch, 2010)
3. It is about developing the skills, attitude and knowledge needed to experience a healthy and happy life. PDHPE is relevant to everyday life!
5. Basch, C.E. (2010). Healthier students are better learners. New York: Colombia University Press. Accessed from http://www.wheresmype.org/downloads/Healthier_Students_Are_Better_Learners__Basch__Vision_pages_12_18_extract_.pdf Board of Studies NSW. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies NSW. References