Rationale

Rationale

• 1.
  Why PDHPE is anessential subject to be taught in primary schools… PDHPE is one of the six Key Learning Areas (KLA) in the NSW primary curriculum. PDHPE equips students with the knowledge and skills to move into a healthy and active future.
• 2.
   PDHPE teachesstudents about finding one’s place in the world.  Students learn to value themselves and others, highlighting that everyone is unique.  This combines physical, spiritual, social, mental, and emotional elements of wellbeing. Teaches about individual growth and development patterns
• 3.
   Media andresearch report on the unhealthy demographic of Australia.  PDHPE promotes positive health choices from a young age.  PDHPE gives students knowledge to make healthier lifestyle choices in terms of finding a balance in all aspects of life. Encourages healthy lifestyle choices
• 4.
  Promotes physical activity FACT: Students should be physically active for 30 minutes every day.  PDHPE approaches physical activity in a motivating way as it is based around fun and inclusion.  Students learn new skills and practice these skills in a social context with their friends.
• 5.
  Teaches safe practices PDHPE uses decision making and responsibility to teach safe practices (water/road/cyber safety).  This is extremely valuable so students can understand the importance of protection.