PDHPE rationale The Australian population is rate of obesity is rapidly increasing. So it is important for younger generations to be provided with the knowledge and skills to make healthy life choices for themselves.

PDHPE PROMOTES - Communication - Decision making and problem solving - Interpersonal relationships - Movement - Active life style - Growth and development- Positive personal health choice - Safe living

Communication PDHPE requires students to communicate effectively with one another. The PDHPE physical games and sports encourage students to communicate in a concise and effective manner. This important life skill can then be used by the children throughout their lives as it provides them with the ability to communicate effectively in relationships with friends, family and in the work place.

Nutrition With such a high of the population with obesity in Australia, it is important that the younger generations receive appropriate and accurate information about the foods we should consume to maintain a healthy body and life style. PDHPE enables children to gain knowledge about the food pyramid and the appropriate balance between different food groups to sustain a healthy diet.

GET HEALTHY. GET ACTIVE.

Always make time for PDHPE it gives us important life skills to cope with life changes and to be able to successfully maintain a healthy diet and life style.