Presentation1 17245861

Presentation1 17245861

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  Why should be taughtin primary schools? PDHPE is one of the six Key Learning Areas (KLA) in the NSW primary curriculum. It is an essential component of primary education as it focuses on the "whole child“. This is achieved through educating students on the importance of physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health in order to live a happy and healthy balanced life.
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  PDHPE Promotes... The importanceof being active It is essential that children are encouraged to participate in physical activity during school and also out of school as this: helps fight obesity. strengthens non-locomotor and locomotor skills. improves strength, flexibility and cardiovascular endurance. Helps students develops feelings of satisfaction, enjoyment and achievement.
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  PDHPE teaches childrenhow... to develop and maintain interpersonal and social relationships Recognise their individual needs. coping with family and peers.  understand importance of communication for conflict resolution and expression of feelings. how to make positive social relationships e.g. bonding and developing skills through team sports.
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  PDHPE teaches children... Howto make healthy personal and lifestyle choices children are taught how to make healthy lifestyle choices that will benefit their personal health as well as environmental health. The importance a well balanced nutritious diet. They are also taught what is involved in making decisions. Eat us more! Eat us less!
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  PDHPE teaches childrenhow to... Live safely children are taught to identify and respond to situations where their personal safety is at risk. AND they are given guidelines and taught how to use strategies to protect themselves against any harm from people and the environment.