1. Why teach primary
school children PD/H/PE?
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2.  Teaches a range of topics
 Promoting physical activity and healthy
eating
 Acknowledging the notion of aspects of
being healthy; spiritual, emotional,
physical, mental and social.

3.  Learning interesting facts
 Developing different skills such as
teamwork
 Trying new and different things
 And most of all,
FUN

4.  Reflecting on self
 Improving quality of life and
healthy lifestyle
 Affects the child in long term
 More control and informed decision
making leading to effective responsible
action

5.  Helps children in the outside world
 Emphasises each individual has different
needs
 Respect and value
others
 Positive attitudes about life
Reference: Board of Studies, NSW. (c2007). Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-6 Syllabus. Sydney:
Board of Studies. Retrieved, March 2012, from http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe/
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