WHY TEACH PDHPE IN THE PRIMARY SCHOOL

CURRICULUM?

All children have a right to

a broad and

balanced education.

The teaching of all

key learning areas is

crucial.

In our society there is a rapid awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

A healthy lifestyle is achieving and maintaining mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing.

PDHPE WILL PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR

STUDENTS TO LEARN, PRACTICE AND REFINE THEIR

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND VALUES THUS PROVIDING A

SOLID FOUNDATION FOR FURTHER EDUCATION AND

EFFECTIVE PARTICIPATION IN SOCIETY.

PDHPE is directly concerned with supporting the development of the student as a whole person.

Whole Person Development

Spirituality, Ethics and Values

Growth, Development, and

Sexuality

Health, Nutrition, Identity and

Relationships

Interpersonal SkillsSafety, Risk and Challenge

Participation and Influences on

Participation in Physical Activity

Motor Skills in Games and

Strategy/Tactic Development

PDHPE IS AN

ESSENTIAL LIFESKILL

References

Board of Studies NSW. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney: Board of Studies.

Tinning, R., McCuaig, L., & Hunter, L. (2006). Teaching Health and Physical Education. Frenchs Forest: Pearson.