Why is PDHPE important to teach in Primary Schools?

Why is PDHPE important to teach in Primary Schools?

The following slides will explore a rationale on why teaching PDHPE in schools is an important theme for each and every child. The rationale explores the K-6 PDHPE syllabus outcomes.

• PDHPE is one of the most important factors in our children’s lives. • It is so important for us to teach our next generation a happy, healthy, productive and responsible way of

life within society.• To teach them the importance and need of skills and values. • Encourage them to value themselves, their loved ones and others within the wider community. • Teach the importance of adequate physical activity.• Help children develop the abilities of informed decision making within the public and private spheres of

life.• Teach children the importance of having friends and close relationships. • The importance of eating a balanced and healthy diet.

What is learnt in PDHPE? Board of Studies (1999) states that the skills that

children develop include:- Communicating skills.- Decision making skills.- Interacting skills.- Moving skills.- Problem solving skills.

What will children gain from studying PDHPE?

Board of Studies (1999) states that children will develop their knowledge and understanding in a variety of aspects including:

- Active lifestyle.- Dance skills. - Games & sports. - Growth and development. - Gymnastics.- Interpersonal relationships.- Personal health choices.- Self living

What will children gain from studying PDHPE?

Children will develop their values and attitudes:- They will refer to a sense of their own worth and dignity.- They will learn how to respect the right of others to hold different values and

attitudes from their own.- They will enjoy a sense of belonging.- They will increasingly accept responsibility for personal and community health.- They will willingly participate in regular physical activity. - They will commit to realising their full potential.

ReferencesBoard of Studies NSW. (1999). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) K- 6 Modules,

Sydney Australia. Retrieved on 1 May: http://k6.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/wps/wcm/connect/525adbee-4076-4b49-8828- 4213922412d7/pdhpek6_modules.pdf?MOD=AJPERES