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PDHPE

PDHPE. In Primary Schools Rationale. Why teach PDHPE?. Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is one of the key learning areas (KLA) with in the NSW primary education and is the only strand which focuses on the development of the whole student.

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PDHPE

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  1. PDHPE In Primary Schools Rationale

  2. Why teach PDHPE? • Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)is one of the key learning areas (KLA) with in the NSW primary education and is the only strand which focuses on the development of the whole student. • This KLA focuses on strengthening the students knowledge, understandings and practical skills that they require to obtain a healthy lifestyle, which is an important role due to on going health issues with in society to day. • It also informs students about health issues including mental, physical, social, and spiritual wellbeing, so that they are better equipped to make positive life choices.

  3. What does PDHPE do? • PDHPE main focuses is on developing physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth, through a range of aspects including: • Encouraging an understanding of the self and others. • Encourages physical activity. • Understanding safe, secure environments. • Understanding positive relationships. • Understanding personal health choices. • Developing skillsincluding, decision-making, communication, interaction, movement and problem-solving.

  4. How does PDHPE do it? • PDHPE is split up into key strand which are covered through out the school year to achieve the KLA focuses. • Stands include: • Each of these strands contain subject matter and skills which form the basis for achieving aims, objectives and outcomes of the KLA.

  5. Additional support for PDHPE! • PDHPE doesn’t have to cease when school does. There are many things parents can do to help encourage children to live health lifestyles. • Get out side and play active games with children. • Get them involved with in a sport out side of school. • Give students choices. • Pack healthily alternatives for school lunches. • Speak to them about sensitive issues, including drugs, bullying, etc. • Display positive relationships and ways of communicating. • PDHPE is an important KLA, which will help create a future citizen, who make informed decisions about their lifestyle.

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