2. PDHPE Rationale
• PDHPE develops knowledge and
understanding, skills and values and attitudes
needed to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
• The PDHPE rationale in primary schools is based on
teaching three key learning areas:
1. Encouraging an understanding and valuing of self and
others.
2. Promoting physical activity.
3. Emphasising informed decision making leading to effective
and responsible action.
3. Why PDHPE should be taught
in primary schools
• Students are able to develop skills:
• Communication skills
• Decision making skills
• Interacting with others
• Moving skills
• Problem solving skills
4. PDHPE Topics
• Students will develop their knowledge and
understanding in numerous aspects including:
• Active lifestyle
• Growth and development
• Interpersonal relationships
• Personal health choices
• Safe living
• Games and sports
• Dance skills
• Gymnastics
5. Benefits of PDHPE
• Allows students to think about their own identity while
learning to respect others who hold different attitudes
and values from their own.
• Promotes safe and healthy living across all areas of
life.
• Encourages cooperation and team work as well as
independent thinking.
