Rekha Nair

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The aim of education is to nurture individuals and equip them
with the essential skills needed to become extraordinary
members of society.
PDHPE permits this, allowing students to develop values and
attitudes of appreciation and commitment to healthy and
socially just ways of living. Certain life-skills are taught within
this unit including decision making, communicating, problem
solving; moving confidently and competently; and forming and
maintaining positive relationships.

In our rapidly changing society, there is increasing community
awareness of the importance of healthy lifestyles and growing
recognition that students need to be active, responsible and
informed decision-makers. Health and Physical Education
provides students with the knowledge and practical skills to
meet these needs and for developing a better quality of life for
all.
student should feel encouraged to value themselves and others
through PDHPE. Students are given the opportunity to make
decisions to an array of situations in PDHPE and are allowed to
express themselves. This also gives them an understanding and
appreciation of others decisions and promotes co-operation in
teams and relationships. In such a positive environment,
PDHPE plays a unique role in forming positive attitudes to
communicate effectively, work cooperatively and to develop and
maintain positive relationships.
e active! Australia is today ranked as one of the fattest
nations in the developed world, with approximately 22.8% of
children (24% of boys and 21.5% of girls) accounting for the
national obesity level. Regular physical activity can help
prevent a range of chronic diseases and their risk factors
including heart and blood disease, diabetes, cancer, and also
helps promote mental wellbeing and healthy weight. PDHPE
encourages more active living which can provide social benefits
such as an increased sense of community, friendship, better
learning and engagement with a classroom and reduces
anxiety and depression.
hoice is yours! Students are provided with knowledge relating
to their own lifestyle. Teaching PDHPE encourages students to
take responsibility for their own lives and consider the lives of
others. With support and education, students will be able to
make informed decisions that can promote the well-being of
themselves. Teaching PDHPE creates a healthy foundation for
the next generation of active and healthy citizens, as students
are very likely if not certain to make informed decisions in
real-life contexts, using their PDHPE knowledge.

Teachers and parents need to work together to ensure our
students are achieving a healthy, active and positive
lifestyle, both inside and outside of school. PDHPE will
encourage students to make healthy lifestyle changes and
support healthier living through better informed decisions.