1. Rationale for Teaching PDHPE in
Schools
The teaching of good health is
increasingly important in our ever-
changing society
Health affects children and adults, so it
is important that concepts of personal
development, health and physical
education are taught in Primary Schools
in order to encourage healthy lifestyles
into adulthood
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2. PDHPE is an all inclusive subject that
supports
children’s development
in a range
of areas incorporating physical,
personal and health
topics that aim to provide
children with information to enhance
their daily lives.

3. Personal Development, Health and
Physical Education focuses on
the development of:
•Communicating
•Decision Making
•Moving
•Interacting
•Problem Solving

4. Active Lifestyle
• Components of an Active Lifestyle
• Ways to be Active
• Effects of Physical Activity
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Growth & Development
• Personal Identity
• The Body
• Human Sexuality
• Changes
• Values
Games and Sports
• Non-locomotor Skills
• Locomotor Skills
• Manipulative Skills
• Games
• Aquatics
• Athletics
• Playing the game

5. Dance
• Non-locomotor Skills
• Locomotor Skills
• Composition
• Dance Styles
Gymnastics
• Non-Locomotor Skills
• Locomotor Skills
• Elements of Movement
• Composition
Interpersonal Relationships
•Relationships
•Communication
•Families
•Peers
•Groups
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6. Personal Health Choices
• Making Decisions
• Nutrition
• Health Services and Products
• Drug Use
• Environmental Health
• Preventive Measures
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Safe Living
•Personal Safety
•Home and Rural Safety
•School and Play Safety
•Road Safety
•Water Safety
•Emergency Procedures
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7. Personal Health Choices
• Making Decisions
• Nutrition
• Health Services and Products
• Drug Use
• Environmental Health
• Preventive Measures
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•
Safe Living
•Personal Safety
•Home and Rural Safety
•School and Play Safety
•Road Safety
•Water Safety
•Emergency Procedures
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