WHY IS LEARNING ABOUT PDHPE IMPORTATNT?

Essential k-6 learning Promotes a healthy lifestyle Encourages and understanding and valuing

of themselves and others Promotes physical activity Children develop the ability to make

informed decisions

IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE…

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Communication InteractionProblem SolvingDecision MakingMoving All skills that are relevant in everyday life

WHAT DO THE STUDENTS LEARN?Active lifestyle – Learning ways to be healthy and active, the effects of physical activitiesSafe living – personal, road, school and play safety, learning about emergency proceduresGrowth and Development – personal identity, learning about their body and how its changing, learning values Personal Health Choices – nutrition, making decisions, discussion of drug usageInterpersonal Relationships – communication, looking at relationships with families, peers groups

PDHPE..

Allows kids to be active Essential in children's

wellbeing and development Develops knowledge and

understanding ,skills and values needed to establish a healthy and active lifestyle.

LASTLY….BECAUSE

IT’S FUN!!!!

ReferencesO Board of Studies. (2013). Personal Development,

Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Retrieved From http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/330e5ccb-782a-432b-8ce5-122a8c42967e/k6_pdhpe_syl.pdf?MOD=AJPERES