2. THE IMPORTANCE OF TEACHING
PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL
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The purpose of teaching PDHPE is to
Promote physical activity amongst children so that
they can:
Improve cardiovascular efficiency
Reduce risk of coronary heart disease
Enhance bone development improve
psychological health
Assist in acquisition of motor skills
Help reduce obesity
3. Develop and maintain positive social
relationships
Engaging in physical activity through
participation in team sports allows students to
develop positive social relationships
Within teams students are able to develop skills
in negotiation, resolving conflicts, tolerance,
effective communication and working
cooperatively which is then applied in social
relationships
4. Promote making healthy lifestyle choices, by
teaching and providing guidance to students in
relation to appropriate health attitude and
behaviours, students are then able to make
healthy lifestyle choices resulting in an improved
qulaity of life
5. Promotes living and learning in a safe and
secure environment. Students need to be
taught to recognize and use strategies to
protect personal safety
PDHPE teaches students values by
encouraging relationships and considering
community expectations.
