2. FIVE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS EXPLORED IN
PDHPE
Communicating – students are able to effectively use a variety of
Communication skills with peers and teachers. The student
is able to listen respond appropriately. Use negotiation, conflict
resolution, refusal and assertiveness skills effectively in different
settings.
Decision making- students develop decision making in their in
making choices in everyday life.
Interacting- being able to work co-operatively.
Moving- students have the skill to move effectively in order to achieve goals.
For example shooting a goal in soccer.
Problem solving- identifies a problem effectively and uses the right a
approach to solve e a problem.
3. PDHPE EXPLORES WAYS TO BE ACTIVE AND
EFFECTS OF BEING ACTIVE
Ways to be Active
Helping students develop
behavioural skills, eg self-
motivation,
goal setting, monitoring
Progress.
Games which will be explored:
– skipping games
– tag games
– circuits
– fun runs
– aerobics
– obstacle courses
– relays
– power walking
– ball games
Effects of Physical Activity
Students will learn that
the effects of physical activity
on the body are not only
immediate but also long term
long term.
– strength
– flexibility
– cardiovascular
endurance
– muscular strength
– muscular endurance
– balance
– speed
4. NUTRITIONAL EDUCATION TO ASSIST IN FOOD
CHOICES
Personal health is very important to every individual, educating
children about what different varieties vegetable and fruits as
well as the forms they may come in can be a lifelong tool to get
them started in the right path. The aim of this topic is educate
children about what they are putting into their bodies.
Nutrition
• nutritional needs
across lifespan
• energy intake/energy
expenditure
• variety of food choices
• food preparation, storage
• special
needs/considerations
• salt/sugar intake
• saturated fats
Health Services an
5. THE FIVE FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS EXPLORED IN
PDHPE IS RELEVANT ACROSS ALL KLA’S
MATH SCIENCE MUSIC
ENGLISH
PLUS IT IS RELEVANT TO STUDENTS PEROSNAL LIFES
6. PERSONAL RELATIONS AND ROLES ARE
EXPLORED
ANOTHER VERY IMPORTANT ASPECT OF PDHPE TEACHING IN PRIMARY
SCHOOL IS ROLE IN RELATIONSHIPS AND
Interpersonal Relationships is concerned with developing an
understanding of the nature of relationships. Students develop skills for
building positive responsible relationships, and practise their
application so that they can use them effectively in their lives.
• relationships
• communication
• families
• peers
• groups
