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1. RATIONALE FOR
TEACHING PDHPE IN
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
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PDHPE is concerned with teaching students the knowledge and understanding,
skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.
Gabrielle
Hughes
PDHPE encompasses all aspects of an individual’s wellbeing, inclusive of social,
mental, physical and spiritual health. 17021249
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PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PDHPE
1st Half (2012)

2. IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE:
• Encourages an understanding of self
and others
• Promotes physical activity
• Emphasises informed decision making
leading to effective and responsible
action
• Physical, social, cognitive and emotive
growth and development patterns
• The development and maintenance of
positive interpersonal relationships

3. IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE:
• The factors influencing personal health choices
• Living and learning in a safe secure environment
• The adoption of an active lifestyle
• Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated
actions of the body
• Skills that enable action for better health and
movement outcomes.

4. WHAT ARE THE SYLLABUS OUTCOMES?
Subject Matter:
• Active Lifestyle
• Dance
• Games and Sports
• Growth and Development
• Gymnastics
• Interpersonal Relationships
• Personal Health Choices
• Safe Living
Skills:
• Communicating
• Decision Making
• Interacting
• Moving
• Problem Solving

5. WHY IS TEACHING PDHPE BENEFICIAL?
When individuals are well informed on health issues
and have a sense of control about the decisions they
make, they are more likely to experience positive
relationships, improved quality of life and less
illness.