1. PDHPE
Physical activity is an important component of a growing
child’s life and given that they spend 40% of their time
in school (Fox 2004) , it provides them with an
opportunity to engage themselves in this and transfer
their experiences of school to their homes.

2. PDHPE teaches
Safe living , Personal healthy choices,
active lifestyle

3. PDHPE HELPS CHILDREN TO
BE RESPONSIBLE AND
DEVELOP THEIR LEARNING
SKILLS AND GIVING THEM
BETTER SOCIAL SKILLS.
BROADENS CHILDREN’S
UNDERSTANDING ON
SEXUALITY, DRUGS AND
ALCOHOL.
IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE

4. PDHPE LOOKS INTO CHANGES IN GROWTH
AND DEVELOPMENT
Allows students
to understand
• Growth is
evident
physically
• Changes
progress into
little
adulthoods
Brings
Awareness
Increases their
confidence
• Changes
occur in
mental,
emotional and
social aspects
• Plan different
stages of
development
• Growth,
maturarity and
development
• Biological
maturity

5. IN GENERAL ITS ALL ABOUT
Challenges
Decision
making
Movement
skills
Leadership
Self
Esteem

6. Outcomes
and
Indicators
• Children are
able to identify,
express and
demonstrate
their learning
Values
and
Attitudes
• Appreciation and
commitment to
healthy and
social living