2. We live in a society that
faces serious health issues
and children need to know
and understand the
significance of physical
education from a young age.
3. •Teaching PDHPE in primary schools allows children to value lifelong
knowledge of physical education, health, growth and personal
development, physical activities, knowledge, confidence, awareness,
safety and relationships in their lives.
4. PDHPE is an essential key learning area in the primary curriculum because…
•Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others
- physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patterns
- the development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships
•Promotes physical activity
- the factors influencing personal health choices
- fundamental movement patterns and coordinated actions of the body
-the adoption of an active lifestyle
•Emphasizes informed decision making leading to effective and responsible action
-skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes.
(NSW Board of Studies, 2007, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus, p.6-8)
5. • It is crucial that children
are encouraged,
motivated and have
positive attitudes to
getting involved in
physical education and
activities.
6. •Through these experiences,
understanding and knowledge
learnt in primary schools lead
to a lifelong involvement in
healthy, active and fulfilling
lives that would contribute to
reducing many of the health
issues currently faced in our
society.
