RATIONALE:

PDHPE is an important key learning area within the primary curriculum as it:

Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others

Promotes physical activity

Emphasises informed decision making leading to effective and responsible action

It is concerned with:

Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patters

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 patterns and coordinated actions of the body

Skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes

Values and Attitudes

STRANDS

Students will develop:

An appreciation of and a commitment to

healthy and socially just ways of living

Skills
The students will develop skills in:

Making, communicating and acting upon

health decisions

Active lifestyle

Dance

Games and sports

Growth and development

Gymnastics

Interpersonal relationships

Moving with competence and confidence

Personal health choices

Forming and maintaining positive

relationships

Safe living

Knowledge

SKILLS

From Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus - Board of Studies