Phpe rationale 2

Phpe rationale 2

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  P.D.H.P. E Where is it boy? P.D.H.P.E isover there!
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  Personal Development, Healthand Physical Education It is a key learning area within primary school education, which children get to learn about their whole body and what is needed for them to maintain a healthy body. Therefore, it is curial to learn about PDHPE to develop their understanding, knowledge and skills to do with their body and ways to be safe. Being “informed on health issues and having a sense of control about the decisions they make, they are more likely to experience positive relationships, improved quality of life and less illness.” There are several concepts involved with having a healthy life, consequently it is important for children to learn about them and have this knowledge carried all through their life.
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  A healthy lifestyle involves maintainingand achieving different forms of wellbeing. Healthy lifestyle Mental physical Social Spiritual
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  Aims of thesyllabus are to develop positive values and attitudes, skills and knowledge towards healthy living. These are taught through the subject matters. Subject matters Growth and Development Active lifestyle Dance and Gymnastics Interpersonal Relationship Safe Living Personal Health Choices
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  Fundamental skills thatchildren will gain and will help as they develop are: - effective communication - interaction - moving - decision making and problem solving These will allow them to have confidence, better health outcomes and improved performance. More specific reasons to have PDHPE! • Students are encouraged to partake in physical activity; • They will be given an understanding of valuing themself and others; • Assists to develop and maintain positive interpersonal relationships; • They will be more able to make appropriate decisions and perform responsible actions, from being informed and having an understanding of health issues; • And finding ways to protect themselves and others, through recognising situations where their personal safety may be at risk
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  They leave eachlesson with:  An adoption of physical activity habits. When developed in school years, they are generally maintained in later life.  Benefits of a healthy lifestyle and good health include:  An improved quality of life;  A reduced amount of sickness and disability;  Happier personal, family and social experiences.  All the knowledge gained about themselves, how to be healthy, and their capabilities, prepares students to work towards better health for themselves and others.  They will adopt a responsible and productive role in society, with maintaining good health and wellbeing.