Personal Development Health & Physical Education: PRESENTATION Rationale & Advocating teaching PDHPE By Carmen Tse
RATIONALE: Personal Development Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is an important strand in the education framework. It is the only key learning area that is directly concerned with the wellbeing and development of the whole person.
CONTINUED… The unit of work aims to equip students with a better understanding about the importance of healthy lifestyles, balanced diets & regular physical activity. Thus, ultimately allowing them to make responsible well-informed decisions in the future that will lead to a healthy, active and fulfilling life.
SO WHY TEACH PDHPE?! To expand the knowledge of PDHPE & it’s importance! To address the residing obesity issues & its increase in our technologically advanced society To learn & develop new movements & skills To tackle new challenges & achieve set goals To break down cultural & linguistic barriers To have the opportunity to build & develop friendships To encourage personal physical, social & cognitive growth
REMEMBER: YOU CAN BE ACTIVE & HAVE LOADS OF FUN!! ACTIVE BODIES = ACTIVE MINDS