1. PDHPEPDHPE in schools focuses on: Social, mental, physical
and spiritual health. developing knowledge and understanding,
skills, valuesand attitudes that will enable students to lead
healthy andfulfilling lives. drug education, fitness and physical
activity, childprotection and nutrition(Board of Studies,
2007).
2. IT ENCOURAGES ANU N D E R S TA N D I N G A N D VA L U I N G
OF SELF AND OTHERS
3. IT PROMOTES PHY SICALACTIVITY
4. IT EMPHASIZES INFORMED DECISIONMAKING LEADING TO EFFECTIVE
ANDRESPONSIBLE ACTION Schools can help students to take responsible
action regarding their ownlifestyle. They can support them in
making informed decisions about factors that mayhinder or promote
the wellbeing of themselves and others(Board ofStudies, 2007).
5. M O R E S P E C I F I C A L LY T H E S T U DY O FPDHPE 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 a safe secure
environment the adoption of an activelifestyle. Fundamental
movement patterns and coordinated actions of the body. Skills that
enable action for better health and movement outcomes (Board
ofStudies, 2007).
6. REFERENCES Board of Studies. (2007). Personal development,
health and physicaleducation K-6 syllabus. Sydney: Board of
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fromhttp://www.sa.mtu.edu/stulife/leadership/leadership/mission.html.
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