Why PDHPE in schools?

Personal Development Health

and Physical Education(PDHPE) is one of the six key

learning areas(KLA) within the

NSW Primary School

Curriculum.

By Rai Badesha 17263173

Obesity in 21st

century

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Childhood obesity is one of the most serious public health challenges of 21st century

Over weight and obese children are more likely to remain obese in

adulthood.

Physical inactivity in increasing on a global scale.

Regular physical activity and

healthy eating helps to maintain

healthy body and lifestyle.

In NSW, 23% of children aged 5-16 years are overweight, where this is aimed to be reduced in 2015. This can be established within school

through PDHPE

Lets save our youth through

PDHPE. It is through PDHPE that students become

equipped with the skills to benefit their

lifestyle both now and for future.

It educates children to:

at healthy balanced diet.

xercise 30-60 minutes daily.

ducated on healthy life style.

IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE IN

PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Provides students with knowledge and

understanding, skills , values and attitudes needs to

lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

It promotes active lifestyle and physical activity.

Educates Children about safe living- Road safety,

personal safety and safety at home and school.

Helps to develop interpersonal relationships.

Encourages them to make sound decisions for their

health choices.

PDHPE SKILLS

Children develop skills:

- Communicating skills.

- Decision making skills.

- Interacting skills.

- Moving skills.

- Problem solving skills.

Active lifestyle. Dance skills.

- Games & sports.

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- Growth and development.

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- Gymnastics.

- Interpersonal relationships.

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Personal health choices.

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- Self living

Through PDHPE children develop knowledge

and understanding in a variety of aspects

including:

Play, Learn and

Grow together

with your PDHPE

knowledge, skill

and attitude.

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Bailey, R.(2005). Evaluating the relationship between physical education ,sport and social inclusion. Educational Review, 57(1), 71-90.

Curriculum Support (2013). Childhood Obesity: The Problem is getting bigger. (online) Retrieved from:http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/assets/pdf/csarticles/chobesity.pdf .

K6. Board of Studies.nsw.edu.au(2013).K-6 Educational Resources:: Personal Development, Health and Physical Education(PDHPE). (Online) Retrieved from : http://K6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/go/personal-development-health-and-physical-education.pdhpe.