PDHPE SUBJECT MATTER PDHPE CURRICULUM OUTCOME SKILLS Communication
PDHPE – SUBJECT MATTER
PDHPE – CURRICULUM OUTCOME SKILLS • Communication • Decision Making • Problem Solving • Interacting • Moving
PDHPE – AN IMPORTANT KEY LEARNING AREA • • • - Encourages an understanding & valuing of self and others. Working as individuals and as members of groups Identifying what they think and expressing what they feel. Learning more positive ways of responding to situations. Promotes physical activity To reduce risk factors of coronary heart disease. To enhance bone development To control obesity To improve psychological health and immune status Emphasizes informed decision making leading to effective & responsible action. ability support themselves making informed decisions. Available to accurate and appropriate information about issues that are relevant to them Likely to use strategies developed and learned in the classroom in their own lives.
PDHPE 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 safe secure environment + The adoption of an active lifestyle + Fundamental movement patterns and coordinated actions of the body + Skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes.
“The resultant good health is characterized by improved quality of life, less sickness and disability, happier personal, family and social experiences and the opportunity to make choices in work and recreation. ” (Board of Studies NSW, 2006) “…Physical activity has positive mental effects on children resulting in less metal issues such as self-esteem, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and substance abuse. ” (Balley, 2005)
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