Pdhpe rationale

Pdhpe rationale

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  The importance ofPDHPE in Primary Schools Miss K. Wright 4W
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  In PDHPE studentslearn to...  Understand and value themselves and their peers  Appropriately identify and express feelings  Develop decision making and problem solving skills  Become self-confident and self-accepting  Recognise their strengths and limitations  Interact positively with others  Recognise personal safety and the safety of others
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   A holisticapproach to health includes the wellbeing of not just the physical self, but also the mental and emotional health of an individual  Students develop attitudes, values, skills and knowledge in order to live a healthy and active lifestyle Health Nutrition Decision making Safe lifestyle Identify strengths and limitations Growth and development Interpersonal relationships
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   PDHPE promotes physicalactivity!  Regular physical activity (at least 30 min per day) is important for the ‘development and maintenance of optimum health’(NSW Board of Studies, 2007, p.7)  Students develop non- locomotor, locomotor and manipulative skills when involved in sport
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   Since the1970s, the rates of obesity have dramatically increased amongst school students world-wide.  A healthy, balanced diet and regular exercise are conducive to good health and wellbeing for children  ALSO... ‘a healthy, active population improves productivity and personal satisfaction, promotes pro-social behaviour and reduces the occurrence of chronic disease’ (ACARA, 2014)  Free play improves energy balance and enables children to experience the positive benefits of movement, creativity and friendship (Burdette & Whitaker, 2005).
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  What can youdo as parents? As a parent, it is important to be a positive role model for your child. That means it is important to be modelling a healthy and active lifestyle! You can help to improve the health outcomes of many students by promoting the importance of PDHPE in schools. Get your child involved in sport! They will develop friendships and benefit from an active lifestyle!