1. PDHPE RATIONALE
PDHPE is essential in primary schools because it teaches
students how to have healthy and fulfilling lives which is
important to the development of their social, emotional and
physical wellbeing

2. PDHPE promotes an active
lifestyle through sports,
dance and gymnastics which
helps keep us fit and healthy

3. Like the old saying
goes, an apple a day
keeps the doctor
away!
Students learn about
the importance and
impacts of healthy
and unhealthy life
choices when it comes
to dieting, drug use
and the environment

4. PDHPE teaches us the
importance of building
relationships with each
other, learning how to
communicate with
different kinds of people
through work, play and
games without any
bullying and
discrimination

5. PDHPE informs us
about safe living by
looking at safety issues
we deal with in our
everyday lives i.e.
personal, school, home,
road and water safety

6. Last but not least! PDHPE teaches
us about growth and development
and how to embrace the
similarities and the differences
we share with others. It helps
improve self esteem and self
confidence