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PDHPE as ‘Less Important’

PDHPE is often considered a ‘less important’ learning area due to the heavy focus on other subjects such as

English and Math. PDHPE is an essential unit to be taught within Primary Schools as it allows children to be well informed of health issues and understand how

their decisions affect their lives.

A healthy lifestyle is one that “allows them the greatest chance of achieving and maintaining mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing” (PDHPE Syllabus, 2013,

p.6)

What does PDHPE teach us?

PDHPE

Physical Activity

Understanding and

valuing of self and others

How to make informed decision making

(PDHPE Syllabus, 2013)

What are the benefits of Physical

Activity? Maintain healthy weight

Develop balance, coordination, strength and

flexibility

Improve Cognitive Skills

Build Social Skills

Reduces stress

(PDHPE Syllabus, 2013)

Informed Decision Making

(PDHPE Syllabus, 2013)

PDHPE enables students to make informed decisions about factors

influencing both their wellbeing and health such as…

“Healthy eating habits”“How to be safe

and secure in

environments”

Understanding Self Value

PDHPE allows students to develop social skills. This in turn contributes to feelings of self-confidence and self-acceptance.

References

Board of Studies. (2013).Personal Development, Health and Physical Education k-6 Syllabus. Retrieved October 1, 2013, from http://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_hsc/pdhpe.html#syllabus