Pdhpe rationale
- 1. SO WHY IS PDHPE SO IMPORTANT? Personal Development, Health and Physical Education is a vital component of the K-6 curriculum. PDHPE teaches and encourages all students to make positive health and life choices. It encourages personal safety, nutrition, hygiene, consumerism, dru g use, the environment, disease prevention and general physical development.
- 2. MAIN FOCUS OF PDHPE In our rapidly changing society there is an increasing community awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles. GOOD HEALTH is characterised by improved quality of life, less sickness and disability, happy and personal lifestyles, family and social experiences and the opportunity to make choices in work and recreation. PDHPE is one of six key learning areas and focuses on encouraging students to make informed decisions relating to health and physical activity and being able to develop positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.
- 3. The study of PDHPE aims to help all students with their self-confidence and self-acceptance. PDHPE is also a guide for students to interact positively with their family, peers and teachers. It also assists with the childrens feeling of belonging and it also helps them form relationships of trust. Individuals live a healthy lifestyle when they live in a way that allows them the greatest chance of achieving and maintaining- - Mental wellbeing - Physical wellbeing - Social wellbeing - Spiritual wellbeing MAIN FOCUS OF PDHPE
- 4. WHY IS PDHPE AN IMPORTANT KEY LEARNING AREA WITHIN THE PRIMARY CURRICULUM? Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others Promotes physical activity Emphasises informed decision making leading to effective and responsible actions. More specifically the study of PDHPE is concerned with: Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patterns The development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships Factors influencing personal health choices Living and learning in a safe, secure environment Adoption of an active lifestyles Fundamental movement patterns ad coordinated actions of the body Skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes
- 5. SUBJECT MATTER PDHPE K-6 The subject matter of PDHPE is categorised into eight interrelated strands. In order for students to achieve the outcomes of the PDHPE syllabus, it is essential that teaching/learning occurs in each of the strands in each stage of their primary education. The subject matters include: Active Lifestyle Dance Games and sport Growth and Development Gymnastics Interpersonal Relationships Personal Health Choices Safe living The skills include: Communicating Decision making Interacting Moving Problem Solving
- 6. To keep the body in good health is a duty, otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. - Buddha