PDHPE RationalThe importance of PDHPEin Primary SchoolsMiss Patricia Goncalves 2a

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE)

Objective of PDHPE

Students are able to make educated and informed decisions related to health and physical activity, creating positive attitudes towards a healthy lifestyle.

The PDHPE unit aims to support and improve student’s quality of life such as, individual wellbeing, inclusive of social, mental, physical and spiritual health through knowledge and understanding.

By developing and enhancing skills, values and attitudes students can lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

21st Century RealityDietitians Association of Australia identified between the years 1985 to 1995 children who were overweight doubled and obesity tripled.

Results from the 2007-2008 Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey indicated that 1 in 4 children aged 5-17 years are now overweight or obese.

Heart Foundation Association found children who have a healthy weight range as a result of a healthy and balanced lifestyle have positive body image, higher self-esteem and sense of overall wellbeing in comparison to those who don’t .

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mentSafety

Change Health

Lifestyle

Relation-ships

Emotions

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Develop-mentLifestyle

Benefit of PDHPE ?

physical, social, cognitive and emotional

growth and development

Adoption of an active lifestyle

Informed decision making

Understanding and valuing

of self and others

Development and maintenance

of positive interpersonal relationships

Benefit of PDHPE ?

Parents RoleGetting involved

inThe decision

makingprocess.

Bridging perspectives.

Assist in the implementation

process to support children's learning.

Creating a partnership

between school and home to

make long lasting positive changes

He who has health, has hope; and he who has hope, has everything.

Thomas Carlyle

Our Class Philosophy

Let’s create hope in our children!