Why PDHPE?The importance of Physical Education for 5M

What is PDHPE?

Physical Development, Health and Physical Education

In PDHPE many important things including: How to lead an active healthy life

Growth & development

Interpersonal relationships & communication

How to make healthy choices

Safe living

Why is Physical Activity important?

It helps kids concentrate in class

It combats stress

Kids develop social skills, including communication and negotiation

It builds confidence

It develops strength & fitness, and helps protect against many lifestyle diseases

It improves sleep

But most importantly it’s fun!Information from: http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/teachers-childcare/physical-activity.aspx

Activities 5M will be doing this year

Soccer & football

Volleyball

Tag games

Swim School & the swimming carnival

Basketball & Netball

Athletics & Cross Country

Dance

Orienteering

What we’ll be learning in class

First aid

Road & water safety

The environment & sustainability

Nutrition & healthy living

Communication & relationships

We have many fun informative lessons and projects planned for this year in PDHPE. Which incorporate all key learning areas. We hope you enjoy them!