1. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH, PHYSICAL EDUCATION

2. IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS Teaching PDHPE in schools is important for every child. The following slides will explore why PDHPE is an important theme. It is necessary to explores the K-6 PDHPE syllabus outcomes in order to convey the rationale for teaching PDHPE.

4. Decision making skills.

5. Interacting skills.

6. Moving skills.

7. Problem solving skills. These skills are essential in all aspects of life, therefore PDHPE is important not just in the school but for all children in every part of their lives.

9. Dance skills.

10. Games and sports.

11. Growth and development.

12. Gymnastics.

13. Interpersonal relationships.

14. Personal health choices.

15. Self living. Through this children develop knowledge and understanding on how to build and maintain a healthy lifestyle. Building children physically, socially and emotionally.

17. Learning how to respect the right of others to hold different values and attitudes from their own.

18. Enjoying a sense of belonging.

19. Increasingly accept responsibility for personal and community health.

20. Willingly participate in regular physical activity.

21. Commit to realising their full potential. This is important as it builds the child’s value of themselves and others.