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PDHPE Rationale
PDHPE in Primary Schools
Benjamin Hampton 16990265
Health is a state of complete physical,
mental and social well-being and not merely
the absence of disease or infirmity.
(world health organization)
Personal Development,
Health and Physical
Education
Is one of the six key learning areas
in the NSW primary
curriculum.
The syllabus is based on a broad notion of health
that encompasses all aspects of an
individual’s wellbeing.
PDHPE nature, both the practical
and the theory side makes it a
KEY subject in the primary school
curriculum.
PDHPEEncourages an understanding and valuing of self and othersPromotes physical activityEmphasizes informed decision making leading to effective and responsible action
PDHPE focuses on prominent issues in
everyday living
Essential skills from PDHPE:
• Communication
• Decision Making
• Interacting
• Moving
• Problem Soling
PDHPE equips students with skills that enable them to foster and maintain positive relationships and gain awareness of the issues related to identity, the body and sexuality. (Board of Studies NSW, 2006)
Its recommended that all children get a minimum of 60 minutes of moderate to
vigorous exercise every day.(Kids Exercise, 2012)
School Enviroment
Physical activity
Can be enjoyable
and health
Postive experience
cane change the childs attitude
towards PE
Active kids are healthy
kids
To develop in each student the
knowledge and understanding
Skills and Values and Attitudes towards a
healthy life
Active and fulfilling lives
Theory side of PDHPE
The Aim of K-6 primary Syllabus
Key components of the K-6 PDHPE syllabus
The syllabus teaches
students a positive,
well-rounded
outlook on healthy lifestyle.
References
KB’s PDHPE slide, hope you enjoyed it!
Images retrieved from
Free Digital Photos.net
Kids Exercise, (2000-2012), How much exercise do kids need?,
retrieved from http://www.kidsexercise.co.u
k.html
Board of Studies NSW,
(2006), Syllabus:Perso
nal Development,
Health and Physical
Education K-6
