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WHY IS PDHPE SO IMPORTANT IN OUR SCHOOLS? Miss Wever. 3W

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WHY IS PDHPE SO IMPORTANT IN OUR

SCHOOLS?

Miss Wever. 3W

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It can be estimated that roughly 1 in 4 children within Australia are over weight. By teaching kids about health and nutrition we can attempt to lower these numbers.

It is important that children have an understanding of how their body works and what we need to do to keep their bodies fi t and healthy.

It is recommended by the Department of Health that children between the ages of 5 and 12 are physically active for a minimum of 60 minutes a day. PDHPE as a subject can educate children on fun ways to achieve this.

From 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight 7–15 year olds almost doubled.

The rate of obesity is expected to rise as time goes on. By 2020 it is expected that 65% of young Australians will be over weight or obese.

THE FACTS: OBESITY

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By participating in sporting activities it helps the children understand how to work together to achieve a goal.

Helps children to understand winning and loosing

Children who participate in team sports are less likely to feel isolated.

Satisfying for the parents to know that their child is participating in sporting activities.

THE FACTS: SPORT PARTICIPATION

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Children don’t only learn about their bodies within PDHPE. They are also taught about how to live their lives safely.

This includes drug education. It is important that children know what drugs are and the eff ects they can have on you.

Children are taught about road safety and stranger danger.

Children are also taught about the eff ects of bullying and how to deal with bullying if it is occurring.

It is important that all these values and ideas are taught from a young age to prevent harm in any way.

THE FACTS: SAFE LIVING

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It is very important that we educate our children on all aspects that are included in the PDHPE syllabus.

It prepares our children for real life experiences and prevents many from harm or dangerous situations.

It is important that parents are encouraging enthusiasm about the subject.

There is a lack of support regarding the subject of PDHPE, from parents, students, teachers and the school system. This needs to be changed...

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