on this website stems from PDHPE learning! PDHPE is the equivalent of a pot of gold Rayan Ferdous 17457402 Promotes safe and healthy lifestyles. Through PDHPE children become educated in safe and healthy living which they CHOOSE to take part in. These choices can be seen on a daily basis, through their eating habits, dental care, the way they react to bullying, road safety, sun safety, water safety, school safety. They learn who to turn to in times of trouble. It is Through PDHPE that children understand the importance of being active, learn how their body works and their bones grow. In addition to understanding the consequences of choices. Fundamental skills and knowledge are embedded in children only through PDHPE, no other subject. Healthy Habits
One of the most important aspects of a safe life is keeping your body safe. You can do this through being healthy and active. PDHPE encourages and teaches students skills such as movement (MO,2006) and interaction (IN,2006) which allow them to maintain an active lifestyle. Through PE lessons at school, students are exposed to physical activity and taught the benefits of it in PDH lessons. Additionally, Healthy eating habits are promoted through PDHPE which is vital for the well being of their bodies and mind. PDHPE educates children so by the time they are about to graduate year 6 they should be able to Explain the consequences of personal lifestyle choices.( PHS3.12,2006). This allows them to make their own healthy lifestyle choices even when they are not In the school environment
Skills PDHPE aims to ensure children are taught how to be safe in all circumstances, whether it be at the beach, crossing the road, in the water, at home, when facing a bully or even in the classroom . Children learn how to live safely and learn how safe practices promote personal wellbeing(SLS2.13, 2006). Learning about these circumstances enhance a students decision making skills and communication skills which PDHPE stress. These skills are life long skills which will translate into their daily lives.
Referencing Board of Studies. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney: Australia.
What else does PDHPE teach kids? PDHPE teaches kids about their own body, what is inside the body and how it grows. PDHPE informs and educates children on HOW to maintain their growing body and feed it correctly. Nutrition is a key area in a child's wellbeing and educating them on what actually supplies them with nutrition is vital. A simple example of this is the effects of milk on bones and the lack of Vitamin D has on bones. PDHPE is a very versatile subject which can be taught through integration. For Example, slices of cheese can be used for a mathematical lesson but PDHPE can be easily integrated into that lesson with simple questions to the class such as why would cheese be nutritious for our bones?
Lastly, the what sets PDHPE apart from other subjects is the fact that it teaches and enhances children's skills, whether they be movement, communication, values, interaction, decision making and more. PDHPE supplies vital and REAL information about the human body that they will use in REAL everyday life.