The World Health Organization statistics show that a lack of physical activity causes 2 million deaths annually and that 60% of the global population does not meet the recommended 30 minutes of daily physical or moderate activity. Physical activity is declining in schools worldwide. The document discusses why the Physical Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) curriculum in schools is important, as it teaches children about both physical and emotional health through nutrition, physical activity, interpersonal skills, and growth and development, helping them establish healthy habits and meet the recommendation of 60 minutes per day of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

1. Why PDHPE is an important aspect of children's
education

2. Who Statistics (Truong, Lecture 1)
 The World Health Organisation has released statistics pertaining to
Physical education:
 Estimate the a lack of physical activity causes 2 million deaths annually.
 Estimate that 22 million children under the age of five are overweight
 Estimate that at least 60% of the global population do not meet the
recommended recommendation of 30 minutes of moderate – intense daily
physical activity.
 Physical activity is declining in schools worldwide.

3. Physical Activity is Important for
Kids
• Australia's Department of Health Recommends
children need at least 60 minutes of moderate to
vigorous physical activity ever day.
• We’ve got a video linked related to this
• Physical activity does not only provide physical activity
it also help with relaxation, provides kids with
opportunities to make friends and improves self-
esteem (Department of Health).

4. Scope of PDHPE
 PDHPE is not limited to physical activity
 PDHPE focussed on getting kids healthy:
 Physical health e.g.
 Physical activity
 Nutrition
 Emotional health e.g.
 Interpersonal relationships
 Growth and Development