2. Rationale
The aim of PDHPE is to teach students the necessary
skills, values and attitudes that will help them lead
healthy, active lives. It teaches students to think
about their nutrition, consider the value of being
physically active and encourages them to have fun.
3. Some key topics addressed in
PDHPE:
Road Safety
Peer Relationships
Nutrition
Personal Identity
4. Students will develop essential skills
from PDHPE:
Communication skills
Decision making skills
Problem solving skills
Interaction skills
Movement skills
All of these skills and more will help students build their
self confidence!
5. In summary, PDHPE is effective
because:
Lessons are engaging, informative and fun
Lessons reflect the objectives and aims of the
syllabus
Lessons develop a range of skills from other
core subjects, such as numeracy and literacy
Lessons encourage fair play
It’s fun for everyone!
