2. Importance of PDHPE
In today’s society, there has been an increasing
increased numbers of child obesity and related
health issues as well as increasing irregular
physical lifestyle and movement absence.
Important
Knowledge about hazards & safety
Community spirit- working together
Informative decisions about food & diet
3. Why teach PDHPE in primary
schools ?
Personal Development, Health and Physical
Education (PDHPE) encourages understanding values
of one self and others.
Promotes physical activity
Emphasises decision making which can lead to
effective and responsible action
Creates & Maintain positive social relationships
4. Overview of Learning
Skills
• Moving
• Problem-solving
• Communicating
• Interacting
• Decision-making
• Values & Attitudes
Strands
• Growth and
Development
• Games and Sport
• Gymnastics
• Dance
• Active Lifestyle
• Personal Health
Choices
• Safe Living
• Interpersonal
Relationships
5. PDHPE
empowers all students with knowledge and skills
for sustained long life physical activity as a
foundation for a healthy, productive and
fulfilling life.
Editor's Notes
This is a society which has been faced by increasing numbers of child obesity and related health issues as well as increasing sedentary lifestyle and movement absence.Importance:Knowledgeable about hazards and safetyCommunity spirit – sporting teams, sporting heroesInformative decisions about food and diet and bring that knowledge to others