2. The K-6 PDHPE syllabus states that the aim of
this subject is to
“Develop in each student
the knowledge and understanding,
skills and values and attitudes
needed to lead healthy, active and
fulfilling lives”
3. • This thereby justifies the importance of the
subject to teach habits students will use now
and hopefully for the rest of their lives.
Values & Attitudes Skills Knowledge
To teach children
to appreciate and
commit to healthy
living and socially
just ways of living.
To teach students
to be able to make,
communicate and
act upon health
decisions. Also to
help students form
and maintain
positive
relationships.
To teach and
develops students
understanding of
how to enhance
personal and
community health.
4. • Childhood obesity has more than doubled in
children and quadrupled in adolescents in the
past 30 years.
• In 2012, more than one third of children and
adolescents were overweight or obese
• Children and adolescents who are obese are
likely to be obese as adults
5. We need help both from the parents and
students to work together in making sure we
build a
HEALTHY AND MORE ACTIVE
Community.
