PDHPE teaches students about growth and development, personal health choices such as nutrition and drug use, and safe living including personal, home, and road safety. The goals are to encourage students to make informed decisions about physical activity and health, and develop positive attitudes toward a healthy lifestyle.

1. PDHPE RATIONALE
PDHPE encourages students to make
informed decisions related to their
physical activity, health and well being. It
also develops positive attitudes towards a
healthy lifestyle.

2. PDHPE teaches many things some include:
Growth and Development
 Personal Identity – similarities and differences.
 The Body – body parts, senses, basic needs and
looking after the body.
 Changes – changes in appearance and abilities.
 Values – likes/ dislikes, accepting uniqueness,
accepting difference and caring relationships.

3. PDHPE teaches about
personal health choices
 Some include:
 Making Decisions
 Nutrition
 Health Services and Products
 Drug Use
 Environment Health
 Preventive Measures

4. PDHPE teaches about
safe living
 Some include:
 Personal Safety
 Home and Rural Safety
 School and Play Safety
 Road Safety
 Water Safety &
 Emergency Procedures

5.  PDHPE teaches kids many things that can
help them change their lifestyles to a
healthier and more active lifestyle.