1. Why is PDHPE Important?Rationale
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2. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
(PDHPE)
PDHPE teaches students:
about their personal growth, development, health, well-being
and physical activity.
factors of a healthy lifestyle such as nutrition, health, safety,
development and physical activity.
how to make positive decisions in their future and lead healthy,
happy and active lifestyles.
knowledge, skills and values associated with well-being.
PDHPE is IMPORTANT!...
3. Personal Development
In terms of Personal Development, the PDHPE KLA
is important as it teaches students about:
Interpersonal relationships
Growth and development
(Board of studies, 2007).
The PDHPE KLA, particularly stands to do with
personal development teach children about
themselves and the -normal- changes their
bodies and minds go through.
Creates a safe space to learn about aspects of
development, growth, bodily changes, life choices
and relationships.
4. Health
The PDHPE KLA also teaches students about the different
aspects of their health.
Learn aspects of a healthy lifestyle - Personal health choices
(Board of Studies, 2007).
Physical, mental, social, emotional and spiritual health
(holistic).
Good for psychological/mental health as physical activity can
boost a child’s self-esteem and happiness.
Live a safe lifestyle and be aware of dangers and hazards
within the environment which may hinder well-being.
Gain values and knowledge to avoid negative choices such as
substance abuse or sedentary lifestyle.
5. Physical Education
Allows children to build essential life skills including;
Communicating, Interacting, Decision-making, Moving
and problem-solving (Board of Studies, 2007).
Children learn about the benefits of physical activity
and how to incorporate it into their daily lives.
Physical Education in primary school includes aspects such as
games and sports, dance and gymnastics (Board of studies, 2007).
6. References – (slides and weebly)
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