1. Why Do We Need
PDHPE?
Rushita Shah (17406475)

2. Some Scary Statistics
 About 20–25% of
Australian children are
overweight or obese
 50% of these children will
continue to be obese as
adults
 Up to 30% of children have
low fitness levels and 60%
have poor motor skills
http://www.child-obesity.info/child-health/alarming-statistics-about-child-obesity-in-australia.html

3. But there is
good news!
If we can teach children to
lead a healthy lifestyle
they will carry this
knowledge to adulthood
How?
Through PDHPE of
course!

4. PDHPE Teaches Healthy
Living Through…
 Promoting exercise and an active lifestyle
 Educating students about nutrition
 Explaining how our bodies work and supporting
students’ development
 Creating awareness of safety issues such as road
safety, drug and alcohol use, sun safety, and safe
sex
 Encouraging other healthy practices such as good
hygiene and adequate sleep

5. PDHPE Can Also…
 Improve motor development and skills
 Increase fitness
 Give students the opportunity to explore their self-
identity
 Enhance students’ communication, decision-
making, problem-solving, and social skills
 Help students build good interpersonal
relationships

6. But above all…
It’s FUN!