2. PDHPE Rationale
Importance
• Encourages an
understanding and valuing
of self and others
• Promotes physical activity
• Emphasizes informed
decision making leading to
effective and responsible
action
• Factors influencing personal
health choices
• Skills enabling action for
better health & movement
outcomes
Implications
• Not all students will have
the same degree of control
over their
health, illness, disability and
sociocultural circumstances
will have significant impacts
on health and the ability to
affect change.
• Social and cultural context
in which individuals live.
3. Outcomes of
PDHPE
• Knowledge and
Understanding Outcomes:
Active Lifestyle
Dance
Games and Sports
Growth and Development
Gymnastics
Interpersonal Relationships
Personal Health Choices
Safe Living
• Skills Outcomes:
Communicating
Decision Making
Interacting
Moving
Problem Solving
4. Why is physical activity
good for kids?
• Physical activity plays an important role
in helping children and young people to
be fit and healthy:
A healthy weight
Strong bones and muscles
Balance and flexibility
Posture
Cardiovascular fitness
Blood pressure, cholesterol and insulin
sensitivity
Relaxation
Self-esteem
Social skills and social networks
5. What to eat!
• Eat small amounts of
oils, fats, butter & sugar.
• Eat moderate amounts of
meat, egg, fish, milk, chicke
n & cheese.
• Eat most
vegetables, peas, beans, len
tils, cereal, bread, fruit &
nuts.
• Always MOVE MORE! Be
active.
Healthy Food Pyramid
6. PDHPE in Primary Schools
• PDHPE programs focus on encouraging students to make
informed decisions related to health and physical activity
and develop positive attitudes towards a healthy
lifestyle.
• Parents should be involved in PDHPE programs in order
to assist teachers to adjust their programs to
accommodate the perspective of different groups within
the community.
• In relation to the topic on nutrition children require
guidance concerning appropriate health attitudes and
behaviors.
