Pdhpe
- 1. PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS
- 2. Why do we teach PDHPE? PDHPE teaches children about: • Active lifestyle and physical activity • Safe Living- Road safety, personal safety, water safety, safety at home and at school • Growth and development- identity, the body and human sexuality • Interpersonal relationships, families and peers • Personal health choices- Decision making, nutrition, drug education, health services and preventive measures.
- 3. What does PDHPE do? PDHPE develops children’s: Communicating skills Confidence Interacting skills Moving skills Decision making skills Problem solving skills
- 4. Why is PDHPE important? PDHPE is an important key learning area for students and the community because it: Encourages an understanding and value of oneself and others; Develops an ability in students to make informed decisions in their lives; Promotes lifelong involvement in physical activity
- 5. PDHPE encourages an understanding and values of self and others Students who understand the value themselves as individuals and as members of a group, exercise more control over their own lives. They can identify and express a number of feelings, and appreciate that the way they think influences how they feel. When students understand and value others, they work more cooperatively in teams and enjoy more stable and satisfying interpersonal relationships.
- 6. PDHPE promotes life long involvement in physical activity Regular physical activity is an essential ingredient for the development and maintenance of optimum health. It can improve cardiovascular efficiency and aid efforts to reduce risk factors of coronary heart disease. It is critical for enhancing bone development, controlling obesity, and improving psychological health and immune status. Physical activity is also important in contributing to quality of life. Participation in active pursuits can be enjoyable, creative and social outlet that has the potential to build self esteem.