WHAT IS PDHPE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT ?
Jan 14, 2016
WHAT IS PDHPE AND WHY IS IT IMPORTANT ?
PDHPE is ...
Acronym - Personal Development Health & Physical Education
Part of school curriculum An opportunity to engage kids
outside of the four walls of a classroom
Why is it important ?
Builds appropriate knowledge, skills and values
Aids individual development Reduces sedentary state – gets you
moving It’s fun and creates lots of smiles and
laughter
Personal Development
Information on personal and social issues Active lifestyle Health choices Growth and Development Child Protection Drug awareness and education Road Safety
Physical Education
Ability to participate in activities Gain skills Opportunity to integrate other KLAs
within lesson plans to engage students