2. Why is PDHPE taught in schools?
• PDHPE is not only educational in a physical
way, but is also educational through theory.
• PDHPE provides information for children such
as Road Safety rules, Nutrition, peer
relationships and personal identity.
3. Skills in PDHPE:
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Friendship
• Belonging
• Well-being
• Creating different relationships
• Valuable, everyday information
e.g. child protection.
• Personal health and safety
4. Elements within
PDHPE
Social- Friendship, teamwork
Emotional- Cognitive
Physical- Fine Motor, Gross Motor
Self Identity- sense of belonging
