PDHPE Rationale

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What is PDHPE? PDHPE is one of the six key learning areas in the NSW primary curriculum. It plays a fundamental role in the students’ development and growth. The program focuses on encouraging students to make informed decisions related to health and physical activities by enabling students the knowledge and skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to lead a healthy lifestyle. Students learn and demonstrate understanding in a variety of topics including the body, the environment, nutrition, relationships, personal Identity and safe living. PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, board of studies, 2007

Why is PDHPE important?PDHPE is an important KLA for students and the community. It encourages an understanding and valuing of self and othersPromotes lifelong involvement in physical activityDevelops student’s ability to make informed decisions in their lives

PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, board of studies, 2007

How does PDHPE engage the students?

By teaching students about healthy eating habits and regular exerciseBy teaching students how their bodies grow and change over timeBy teaching students with skills to play in team sports and values of sportsmanship and teamwork

PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, board of studies, 2007

When should we teach PDHPE?

There are 8 required strands of skills and knowledge to teach from early stages to stage 3 Teachers need to understand the outcomes of each skills and strands and blend PDHPE lessons across all KLAsFor PE, Students requires a minimum of 60 minutes of physical activity each day For PDH, students need to learn decision making skills in real-life contexts and adopt behavioral rehearsal strategies guided by lesson plans and school programs.

(Department of Health and Ageing, 2010)

References:• Board of studies, (2007). Personal Development Health and Physical

Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies. Retrieved 10th of October 2013 from:http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/syllabus/:

• Department of Health and Ageing (2010). Physical Activity Guideline. Retrieved 10th of October, 2013 from: http://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-phys-act-guidelines