PDHPE WHAT WILL I BENEFIT FROM IT ?? (Rationale of why we teach PDHPE in primary schools)

RATIONALE It has be en highly recognised by the community for the

importance of healthy lifestyles and a growing recognition of the need for students to be physically active

PDHPE makes a unique and valuable contribution to the primary curriculum as a whole, It is directly concerned with the development of the whole person

It is a framework that encourage students to make informed decisions related to health and physical activity and develop positive attitudes a healthy lifestyle

Students are encouraged to not only be concerned about their own health but in addition improved health for all now and in the future

The Key Learning Area of PDHPE Encourage an understanding and valuing of self and other Promotes physical activity Emphaisises informed decision making leading to

effective and responsible action It is concerned with: Physical, social ,cognitive and emotional growth and

development patterns The development and maintenance of positive

interpersonal relationships The factors influencing personal health choices Living and learning in a safe secure environment The adoption of an active lifestyle Fundamental movement pattern and coordinated actions

of the body Skills that enable action for better health and movement

outcomes

Aim:

The aim of the PDHPE curriculum area is to develop in each student the knowledge and understanding skills and values and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active

and fulfilling lives. In doing so, it will form the basis for student to adopt a

productive and responsible role in society Skills:The five essential skills that students should develop from PDHPE are: CommunicatingDecision MakingInteractingMoving Problem Solving

Health and physical

education

Sexuality

Consumer health

Motor skills in games and

strategy/ tactic development

Identity

Relationships

Health promotion

Environmental health

Ethics and values

Participation and influences on

participation in physical activity

Movement patterns

Safety, risk and challenge

Interpersonal skills

Growth and development

Spirituality

Nutrition

Conceptual Framework of the Health and Physical Education

The following diagram represents key components of the syllabus. These form the basis for achieving the PDHPE Curriculums aim, objectives and outcomes