1. PDHPE Rationale
PDHPE is essential in Primary Schools as it promotes physical
activity, educates on healthy eating and encourages safe living.

2. BE ACTIVE!
 PDHPE promotes the importance of physical
activity.
 Regular physical activity is essential towards the
development and maintenance of optimal health!

3. Understanding self and
others
 PDHPE aims to provide opportunities to students to
form positive attitudes about themselves and others.
 When students understand and value others, they
are able to work more cooperatively and develop
meaningful interpersonal relationships.

4. Personal Health Choices
 PDHPE informs students an understanding of
personal health choices. This includes
nutrition, hygiene, consumerism, drug use, the
environment and disease prevention.

5. Safe Living
 PDHPE also raises awareness in students by
promoting safe environments and practices. The
aim behind this strand is the act in ways that will
keep themselves and others safe from harm.