PDHPE

Teaching PDHPE in Primary School teaches students to live a balanced

healthy life style.

Students learn ways to be active and the effects that regular exercise have on the body

Students develop an understanding of Self & others

Students develop an understanding of their body parts and how they grow.

Students develop an understanding of safety; at home, school, on the road and in water

(PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, Board of Studies, 2007)

PDH• Recognise Positive Health choices

• Develop positive relationships

• Recognise safety within different environments

(PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, Board of Studies, 2007)

11 reasons to be ACTIVE:

1. Reduces risk of heart attacks2. Improves overall health and wellbeing3. Minimise health related medical costs4. Helps reduce stress levels5. Helps to maintain healthy weight6. You feel energetic, confident, happy and

relaxed7. Helps to sleep better8. Assists in proper balance and posture9. Maintains healthy bones and strong muscles10. Active Kids concentrate better during school11. Its FUN!

(Heartfoundation.org.au, 2011)

PE

G a m e S e n s e

Increase motivation of players

Develop tactical and strategic thinking

Improve skills (Harold, 2014)

The ‘Game Sense’ approach to PE teaching

is effective because it focuses on learning the

game rather than repetitively learning the

techniques.

(Townsend, 2007)

Encourage children to exercise when at home

instead of watching television

Pack your child a Healthy Lunchbox so encourage Healthy

Eating practices

Encourage your child to make Good

Decisions when faced with situations such as “smoking” or “danger”