1. WHY IS PDHPE SO
IMPORTANT IN OUR
SCHOOLS?
Miss Wever. 4W

2.  It can be estimated that roughly 1 in 4 children within
Australia are over weight. By teaching kids about health
and nutrition we can attempt to lower these numbers.
 It is important that children have an understanding of how
their body works and what we need to do to keep their
bodies fit and healthy.
 It is recommended by the Department of Health that
children between the ages of 5 and 12 are physically
active for a minimum of 60 minutes a day. PDHPE as a
subject can educate children on fun ways to achieve this.
 From 1985 to 1995 the number of overweight 7–15 year
olds almost doubled.
 The rate of obesity is expected to rise as time goes on. By
2020 it is expected that 65% of young Australians will be
over weight or obese.
THE FACTS: OBESITY

3.  By participating in sporting activities it helps the
children understand how to work together to achieve a
goal.
 Helps children to understand winning and loosing
 Children who participate in team sports are less likely
to feel isolated.
 Satisfying for the parents to know that their child is
participating in sporting activities.
THE FACTS:
SPORT PARTICIPATION

4.  Children don’t only learn about their bodies within
PDHPE. They are also taught about how to live
their lives safely.
 This includes drug education. It is important that
children know what drugs are and the effects they
can have on you.
 Children are taught about road safety and stranger
danger.
 Children are also taught about the effects of
bullying and how to deal with bullying if it is
occurring.
 It is important that all these values and ideas are
taught from a young age to prevent harm in any
way.
THE FACTS:
SAFE LIVING

5.  It is very important that we educate our children
on all aspects that are included in the PDHPE
syllabus.
 It prepares our children for real life experiences
and prevents many from harm or dangerous
situations.
 It is important that parents are encouraging
enthusiasm about the subject.
 There is a lack of support regarding the subject of
PDHPE, from parents, students, teachers and the
school system. This needs to be changed...
TO SUM UP: