1. PDHPE RATIONALE
PDHPE is critical to all stages of Primary School education. PDHPE
teaches all students how sustain a healthy way of living. Eating
healthy and keeping fit is vital for the students as it will help them
for their mental and physical wellbeing.

2. PDHPE RATIONALE
 The key learning areas of the Primary Curriculum:
 Encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others
 Promoting physical activity
 Emphasized informed decision making leading to effective and
responsible action.

3. WHAT PDHPE TEACHES
US
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The Importance of PDHPE:
The PDHPE subject focuses on physical and mental wellbeing of the students. It
concerns itself with:
 Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patterns 
Self confidence and self awareness are major concerns for students, and PDHPE
focuses on the understanding of this and develops ways to come to resolution.
 The development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationships.
 The factors influencing personal health choices  An understanding of health
issues entitles the students to make appropriate decisions towards a healthy
diet.

4. PDHPE
 The Importance of PDHPE:
 Living and learning in a safe environment
 Active Lifestyle
 Fundamental Movement Patterns
 Skills That Enable Action for Better Health & Movement Outcomes.