2. Why Teach PDHPE in
Primary School?
• PDHPE is one of the most important key learning area in the
NSW primary curriculum.
• It focuses on the development of:
Communicating
Decision making
Interacting
Moving
Problem solving
3. • In PDHPE children will
learn how to value themselves.
• The importance of eating a balanced and
healthy diet.
• Living and learning in a safe secure environment.
• The importance of adequate physical activity.
• Its aim is to help students develop the skills and
knowledge they need to lead healthy, active and fulfilling
lives.
Rationale
4. Benefit of PDHPE
• PDHPE is one of the most important factors in our
children’s lives.
• Promotes healthy and safe living across all areas of
life.
• Children will be able to develop their fine, and gross
motor skills and fundamental movement skills
5. • Children will emphasises informed decision
making leading to effective and responsible action
• Children will also gain the positive interpersonal
relationship
• Children will develop skills in acting upon health
decision
• Gains useful skills learnt from PDHPE and apply
them to everyday life.
(PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, pp.6-8)
6. Most of all PDHPE plays a unique role in the
development of child’s knowledge,
understanding and practical skills that lead to
better health
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