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PDHPE in Primary Schools
Why PDHPE is needed in Primary Schools
- Currently, there is not specific class for PDHPE within Primary Schools in NSW
- Teachers are required to teach some Personal Development and Health subjects throughout the year, but there is not specific time for Physical Education that is set aside specifically for this this purpose.
- With the increasing obesity rates in Australia, knowledge about Nutrition and regular exercise for students is more important than ever before.
Personal Development
Growth and Development
Personal Identity The Body Human Sexuality Changes Values
Interpersonal Relationships
Relationships Communication FamiliesPeers Groups
HealthPersonal Health Choices
Making Decisions Nutrition Drug useEnvironmental Health Health Services & Products
Safe Living
Personal Safety Home & Rural Safety Road SafetyEmergency Procedures Water Safety
School & Play Safety
Active Lifestyles
Componenets of an Active Lifestyle Ways to be Active Effects of Physical Activity
Physical EducationDance
Non-locomotor Skills Locomotor Skills Elements of DanceComposition Dance Styles
Gymnastics
Non-locomotor Skills Locomotor Skills Elements of MovementComposition
Games & Sport
Non-locomotor Skills Locomotor Skills Manipulative SkillsGames Athletics Aquatics
Playing the Game