Why Teaching PDHPE In Schools is Important By Georgina Deahm
Rationale for Importance of PDHPE EMPOWERS students with KNOWLEDGE and SKILLS for sustained LONG-LIFE physical activity as a foundation for HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE and FULLFILLING lives! Teaches students important lessons for life: Healthy lifestyle. Valuing of self and others. Emphasizes decision making leading to effective and responsible action.
Rationale for Importance of PDHPE Promotes the importance of physical activity and an active lifestyle. Teaches the importance, development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships. Gives students the skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes. Provides students with the information needed to learn about safe living.
PDHPE is FUN Students can burn off energy and frustration through: Games and sport DanceGymnastics
Benefits to Students Enables students to understand what a healthy lifestyle consists of Reduces the risk of obesity Allows students to participate in the physical activity needed each day.