1. Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education program is an important key
learning area as it truly inspires students to
live a healthy and productive life.
Students engage and challenge themselves
through a series of innovative activities
designed to develop
knowledge, understanding, skills, values and
attitudes associated with living.
2. PDHPE promotes an active lifestyle and teaches
students about the importance of physical
activities and the benefits to their health through
participation and encouragement. Board of
Studies. (2007).
Gives students the opportunity to develop their
fundamental movement skills and improve their
fitness levels through physical activities such as
games, sports and dances. Board of Studies.
(2007).
3. Educates students on self value and encourages them
to develop positive interpersonal relationships with
others through cooperation and communication.
Board of Studies. (2007).
Students will learn decision making skills and how to
solve problems effectively and confidently. Board of
Studies. (2007).
Students will also learn about physical growth and
development and identify ways to manage change
effectively. Board of Studies. (2007).
4. PDHPE is important for promoting good
personal health choices and obtaining useful
skills and attitudes to adopt healthy
behaviours. Board of Studies. (2007).
It will enable students to recognise and
understand how their food choices impact on
their health and wellbeing, both positively and
negatively. Board of Studies. (2007).
5. PDHPE will teach students to learn and live in a safe
environment. Board of Studies. (2007).
It will help them develop skills to recognise risky and unsafe
situations where they are required to act responsibly to
protect themselves and others. Board of Studies. (2007).
6. References
NSW Board of Studies (2007). Personal
Development, Health and Physical Education K-6
Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies
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