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Why should we know about and

be physical?

In order for some one to achieve and maintain ahealthy life style the knowledge and skills requiredmust be taught.

Around the world, levels of childhood obesity havebeen rising for a number of reasons including a shiftin diet towards increased intake of foods that arehigh in fat and sugars and a reduction in the amount

of time spent on physical activity. (Australian Bureauof Statistics 2013)

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PD/H/PE aims to?

Develop in each student the knowledge andunderstanding ,skills and values to lead a healthy,active and fulfilling lives.

To form a basis for students to adopt a responsibleand productive role in society.

The ability to make healthy choices and acquire the

skills needed to be active is a essential part of everychild's development into adulthood.

Are you with me?

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How does PD/H/PE do this.

Through the NSW Board of Studies Syllabus schoolsare provided with a curriculum framework forteaching and learning related to the health of young

people of drug education, fitness and physicalactivity, child protection and nutrition.

It is up to not only the discretion of schools as towhat emphasis is placed on PD/H/PE, but also the

teachers and parents to value it as integral part ofstudent development.

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What will we be doing? PD/H/PE is an important Key learning area with in the primary curriculum. It

will be.

Encouraging an understanding and valuing of self and others.

Promoting physical activity

Emphasizing importance of informed decision making, leading to effective and responsible action.

PD/H/PE is specifically concerned with

physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patterns.

the development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships

the factors influencing health choices

living and learning in a safe enviroment

the adoption of an active lifestyle

fundamental movement patterns and coordination actions of the body

skills that enable action for better health and movement outcomes

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What's the dealMr. Heyden

I pledge to you the student and parents of thosestudent that in accordance with the school agenda Iwill endeavor to provide students with the learning

environment and lessons for them to develop theknowledge, understanding skills and values neededto live healthy active responsible and productivelives in society.

However it is only a combined effort between theschool and home life that will ensure practices skillsand knowledge learnt are reinforced.