PDHPE in Primary

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PDHPE programs focus on encouraging students to make informed decisions

related to health and physical activity and develop positive attitudes towards

healthy lifestyles.

PDHPE in our everyday life

Importance of Healthy Lifestyles

Good Health is characterised by:

• Improved quality of life

• Less sickness & disability

• Maintaining happier personal, family & social experiences

Community Collective

It is important for teachers, parents & students to understand that improving health and physical wellbeing is the responsibility of all members of society. The active participation of parents also, will assist exploration of different aspects of health as they are understood within different communities

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PDHPE aims at teaching…

Physical, social, cognitive & emotional growth and developmentFundamental movement patterns & coordinated actions of the bodyThe development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationshipsLiving & Learning in a safe and secure environmentThe factors influencing personal health choiceSkills that enable action for better health & movement outcomes

The adoption of an active lifestyle

New South Wales Board of Studies (2007). K-6 PDHPE

Syllabus.