PDHPE in Primary SchoolPDHPE in Primary School

interpersonal relationshipsinterpersonal relationships

games & sportgames & sport

dancedance

growth and developmentgrowth and development

active lifestyleactive lifestyle

decision makingdecision making

problem solvingproblem solving

interactinginteracting

movingmoving

communicatingcommunicating

gymnasticsgymnastics

personal health choicespersonal health choices

safe livingsafe living

values & values & attitudesattitudes

Rationale for teaching Rationale for teaching PDHPEPDHPE

lifelong influence lifelong influence promote positive lifestyle choicespromote positive lifestyle choices positive wellbeing positive wellbeing forming relationships forming relationships positive experiences positive experiences life beyond schoollife beyond school recreational pursuitsrecreational pursuits

Personal DevelopmentPersonal Development

The teaching of PDHPE in primary schools can haveThe teaching of PDHPE in primary schools can have a lifelong influence on children and promote positive a lifelong influence on children and promote positive lifestyle choices. A positive wellbeing is crucial to the lifestyle choices. A positive wellbeing is crucial to the

ability of forming relationships and finding employment.ability of forming relationships and finding employment.

HealthHealth

It is important for children to know that health and It is important for children to know that health and wellbeing are interrelated.wellbeing are interrelated.

Major health issues in Australia such as obesity and Major health issues in Australia such as obesity and heart diseaseheart disease

have been linked to bad eating habits and inactivity.have been linked to bad eating habits and inactivity.

Physical EducationPhysical EducationThrough participating in physical activity, students learn

about the importance of cooperation and teamwork in game situations. This helps to strengthen peer

relationships, understanding and trust.