1. WE SHOULD ALL BE AWARE THAT:
TEACHING PDHPE IN OUR
CLASSROOMS IS IMPORTANT

2. In An Education Sytem Where:
There is only a 6 - 10% timeframe allocated to teaching PDHPE in
the classroom, the importance of teaching PDHPE in the classrom is
not only often overlooked, but also undermined and taken for
granted.

3. Teaching PDHPE is important because:
Teaching PDHPE in the classroom helps enable children in
leading healthy and fulfilling lives, as they have an opportunity
to learn about critical aspects of life, including:
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Growth & Development
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Interpersonal Relationships
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Personal Identity
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Saftey
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Road Saftey
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Nutrition
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Physical Wellbeing

4. Teaching PDHPE is important because:
Learning PDHPE in the classroom equips students with 5 skills
which are vital to everyday life.
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Communication Skills
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Decision Making Skills
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Interacting Skills
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Moving Skills
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Problem Solving Skills

5. On a concluding note, teaching PDHPE is
important because:
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Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others.
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Promotes physical activity, inorder to promopte the adoption of an active
lifestyle.
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Emphasises informed decision making leading to effective and responsible
action.
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Allows students to become aware of the factors influencing personal health
choices.
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Its FUN, students are able to “Play, Learn & Grow Together”.