rationale for teaching pdhpe in schools
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Why PDHPE in Primary Schools?
Kanu Priya
PDHPE is important within the Primary
curriculum Promotes physical activity
which helps in: Healthy growth and development Better self-esteem Stronger bones, muscles and
joints Better posture, balance and
weight Social interaction with friends Better focus and concentration
during school.
The American Heart Association recommends that, ‘all children aged 2 and older should participate in at least 60 minutes of, moderate-intensity physical activities every day that are developmentally appropriate and varied’.
Development of skillsChildren develop the following skills:
Communicating Decision Making
Interacting Moving
Problem Solving
Development of values & attitudes in terms
of: Own worth and dignity Sense of belonging Accepting responsibility
for personal & community health
Regular physical activity Commitment to realize
full potential
AND ITS FUN!!
References Benefits of physical activity retrieved from,
http://www.actnowbc.ca/families/children_and_physical_activity
Recommendation from Heart Association retrieved from, http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/GettingHealthy/Physical-Activity-and-Children_UCM_304053_Article.jsp
PDHPE Syllabus K-6, Board of Studies