2. PDHPE teaches students about:
• How to have an active Lifestyle through physical activity
• Safe Living- Road safety, personal safety, water safety, safety and home
and at school
• Growth and Development- Identity, the body and human sexuality
• Interpersonal relationships- communication, relationships, families and
peers
• Personal Health Choices- Decision making, nutrition, drug education,
health services and preventive measures.

3. What does PDHPE do?
Children develop:
• Interacting skills
• Communicating skills
• Moving skills
• Problem solving skills
• Decision making skills

4. PDHPE encourages an understanding
and values of self and others
• Students who understand and value themselves as individuals and as
members of a group can exercise more control over their own lives.
• Students will be able to identify and express different feelings.
• Students who understand and value others, work more cooperatively
in teams and enjoy more stable and satisfying interpersonal
relationships.

5. PDHPE promotes life long
involvement in physical activity
• Regular physical activity is essential for the development and maintenance
of optimum health.
• It can improve cardiovascular efficiency which can therefore reduce risk
factors of coronary heart disease.
• It is critical for enhancing bone development, controlling obesity, and
improving psychological health and immune status.
• Physical activity is also important in contributing to quality of life. As
being active can be enjoyable and can build self esteem.

6. Why is PDHPE important?
PDHPE is important as it:
• Encourages an understanding of others and
yourself.
• Develops an ability for students to make
decisions on their own that could affect their
future.
• Promotes lifelong involvement in physical activity