This rationale document outlines the benefits of incorporating physical education and health into primary school curriculum. It argues that physical education allows students to learn about health, healthy behaviors, and social interaction while developing resilience. The document also notes that physical education is about more than just sports and focuses on developing students holistically to improve their quality of life.

2. RationaleAs a Primary school teacher my aim is to facilitate student learning by providing an enriching learning experience. Students within my classroom will have the opportunity to be involved in a classroom environment that offers learning the fundamentals such as Math and Literacy but also incorporates the element of fun with interactive physical education!

3. TeachingPDHPE in schools allowsstudents :To be involved in physical sports beneficial for healthTo be educated about the importance of personal healthTo be aware of the effects of engaging in unhealthy eating and lifestylesTo identify the difference between healthy and unhealthy behaviors

4. Teaching PDHPE in school is important particularly for social interaction.

5. PDHPEIt is NOT just sport!It focuses on the broad notion of health. Introducing concepts such as resilience into the classroom.It is a subject that also advocates for the holistic development of individuals to contribute to an overall improved quality of life. Board of Studies 2006

6. ReferencesBoard of Studies. (2006). Personal development, health and physical education: Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies. Rutledge Hall. (2009). Retrieved April 15 2011. from http://rutledge.sd74.org/home/news/msheuberger?page=2.