2. WHY IS PDHPE IMPORTANT?
PDHPE is an essential subject in primary school as
it equips student with all the knowledge and skills
they need to make informed and appropriate
decisions in leading a healthy and active lifestyle.
3. PDHPE ENCOURAGES...
An understanding of the self and other
Students learn how to identify and express their
feelings, whilst taking into consideration those of their
peers.
Students are encouraged to work together with peers,
cooperate and build interpersonal relationships.
4. PDHPE PROMOTES...
Safe living
Students identify risks within their surrounding
environment and develop safe strategies to protect
themselves.
Healthy eating
Consisting of making healthy food choices and eating a
balanced diet.
Physical activity
The participation of 30 minutes of physical activity daily.
5. PDHPE EMPHASISES...
Making informed decisions
Students are provided with enough information to make
their own decisions in adopting a healthy and active
lifestyle.
