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What does PDHPE stand for? Personal Development, Health & Physical Education
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Why is PDHPE important? Todays lifestyle is often very busy and relies heavily on technology which has lead to a decrease in healthy eating and physical activity. … The result has been an increase in health related issues such as obesity and diabetes. It is important that students are educated and encouraged to adopt a healthy lifestyle. The aim of PDHPE is to encourage young students to participate in physical activity learn about personal health make informed decisions for a healthy lifestyle
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PDHPE teaches important values, skills and information for all aspects of life:
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Benefits of PDHPE… Active and informed members of society Self confidence Health & wellbeing Social interaction & networking Life skills Stronger communities Olympic Gold Medallist Ian Thorpe, “School sports are very beneficial. They build self- confidence and the ideals of team spirit. Being in team environments is vital for learning aspects of life which you have to adopt going into the workforce.“
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References Board of Studies, NSW. (2006). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney Tinning, R. McCuaig, L. & Hunter, L. (Eds). (2006) Teaching Health and Physical Education in Australian Schools. Pearson Education: French's Forest, NSW
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