PDHPE promotes the social, emotional and physical growth of all students. It supports the gaining of necessary movement, problem solving, communication, decision making and interaction skills. Only one-third of children undertake the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
PDHPE promotes the social, emotional and physical growth of all students. It supports the gaining of necessary movement, problem solving, communication, decision making and interaction skills. Only one-third of children undertake the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
PDHPE promotes the social, emotional and physical growth of all students. It supports the gaining of necessary movement, problem solving, communication, decision making and interaction skills. Only one-third of children undertake the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
physical growth of all students, it supports the gaining of necessary movement, problem solving, communication, decision making and interaction skills and encourages positive attitudes towards lifelong active and healthy lifestyles and choices necessary to a childs ongoing growth and development (PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, 2007). WHY ? DID YOU KNOW? Studies have shown that once children become obese they are more likely to stay obese into adulthood and have an increased risk of developing diseases associated with obesity (ABS, 2009). In 2007-08, one-quarter of all Australian children, or around 600,000 children aged 5-17, were overweight or obese, up four percentage points from 1995 (ABS, 2009). (Obesity is increasing) 1 in 4 children are overweight or obese (AIHW, 2013) Only one-third of children undertake the recommended 60 minutes of physical activity every day set by the Department of Health (The Department Health, 2014).
DID YOU KNOW? BENEFITS OF PDHPE FOR CHILDREN Reduced risk of later developing Cardiovascular Disease Strengthens Bones and Muscles Reduces risk of becoming overweight or obese Counteracts obesity Promotes healthy heart, lungs and arteries Helps confidence and enhances self-esteem Concentration at school is improved
Primary schools with fitter children achieved better literacy and numeracy results. (Telford, Cunningham & Telford, 2012)
Research has shown that regular participation in physical activity during childhood improves students learning, builds their understanding of teamwork and improves their general physical activity and fitness levels. (NSW DET, 2000) WHAT NOW? Parents: Be aware of the importance of PDHPE and take an interest into your childs health and physical development. Model healthy and active behaviors Initiate games and activities to develop your childs various skills Support Teachers and school PDHPE programs and strategies
WHAT NOW? Everyone: Each of us has a role and responsibility in the promotion of health and physical of primary school children. Use your knowledge and skills to inform, educate and instill the importance of PDHPE into the lives of the children you care for, whether you are a parent, grandparent, educator or friend. REFERENCES
Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2009). Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4102.0Main+Features20Sep+2009 Authoritative information and statistics to promote better health and Wellbeing. (2013). Retrieved May 6, 2014, from http://www.aihw.gov.au/overweight-and-obesity/ Board of Studies, NSW. (2007). Personal development, health and physical education K-6 syllabus. Sydney, Australia: Author. NSW Department of Education and Training. (2000). Get skilled: Get active: A K-6 resource to support the teaching of fundamental movement skills. Ryde, Australia: Author. Telford, R. D., Cunningham, R. B., Fitzgerald, R., Olive, L. S., & Prosser, L. (2012). Physical education, obesity and academic achievement: A 2-year longitudinal investigation of Australian elementary school children. American J ournal of Public Health, 102(2), 368-374. The Department of Health. (2014). Retrieved May 6, 2014, from https://www.health.gov.au/internet/main/publishing.nsf/Content/health-pubhlth-strateg-active- evidence.htm REFERENCE S