2. • PDHPE is an important subject for school aged
children to learn because it is planned physical
activity that encourages children to make
decisions, move, problem solve, communicate and
interact. Sport is also planned physical activity
however these two differ, yet cannot exist without
the other.
• Physical education provides the skills necessary
for sport and sport provides the outlet for children
to work on and establish newly found skills and
knowledge in regards to movement, game sense,
team work and cooperation.
3. • For stage 3 students (years 5 and 6) PDHPE is a
wonderful platform to discuss topics about
personal identity, interpersonal relationships and
how they deal with themselves and others. It's
also great for them to think about their choices
and how it effects them in preparation for high
school
• The growth and development component deals
with identity and change - particularly that seen
through puberty - physical, social and emotional
changes
4. • The health component of this subject is based on the
value of self and others giving rise to community
awareness
• While playing sport and games is great for their physical
wellbeing, as part of our school policy we must nurture
the whole child and provide them with practical tools to
ensure they maintain healthy, positive and productive
lives
• It is recommended that a combination of moderate and
vigorous activities for children aged 5 - 12 should be for
at least 60min a day. PDHPE can allow for children to
meet these requirements through physical activity
5. • Children who regularly participate in physical activities
have seen improved learning in the classroom and
experienced increased health benefits. By arming our
children with the knowledge and mindfullness of
themselves and those around them, we can create
positive influence on their engagement with school,
behavioural benefits and their futures
• Childhood obesity is a real issue and part of the
contributing factors to this is physical inactivity. As part
of the NSW curriculum, PDHPE is built into the
structure of school lessons and can influence young
minds and slow this epidemic down.
6. • School-based physical activity programs can
have positive impact on your child's academic
performance, concentration, cognitive functioning,
overall health and wellbeing.
• The correlation between physical activity and
cognitive function is pertinent in that healthy
bodies provide the vehicles for healthy minds and
healthy minds can influence their identity and
their world around them.
