Importance of pdhpe

Importance of pdhpe

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  The importance ofPDHPE in primary schools
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  What is PDHPE PDHPEstands for Personal Development, Health and Physical Education. It is one of the six key learning areas in the New South Wales primary curriculum.
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  So why isPDHPE important? PDHPE is taught in schools to develop each students knowledge and understanding, skills, valu es, and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
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  What is learntin PDHPE? The PDHPE syllabus content consists of two elements: subject matter and skills. Subject Matter (Strands): Skills: Growth and Development Moving Games and Sport Problem – Solving Gymnastics Communicating Dance Interacting Active Lifestyle Decision - Making Personal Health Choices Safe Living Interpersonal Relationships
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  What are thebenefits of PDHPE? Physical, social, cognitive, and emotional growth and development patterns. The development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships The factors influencing personal health choices Living and learning in a safe secure environment The adoption of an active lifestyle