PDHPE should be studied in schools because it teaches students about maintaining good physical and mental health through positive lifestyle choices. It provides a holistic view of health, informs students on health practices, and enables students to make informed decisions that can lead to improved quality of life and relationships. PDHPE is also important as it encourages understanding of self and others, promotes physical activity, and emphasizes informed decision making.

1. WHY SHOULD WE
STUDY PDHPE IN SCHOOLS?

2. Society is changing rapidly, and therefore
community awareness of the importance of
healthy lifestyles is increasing.

3. As a result, good health is determined
through positive quality of life, reduced
illness and disabilities, joyful experiences
both socially and personally and the
opportunity for recreation and work.

4. PDHPE provides students with an opportunity
to maintain a holistic approach of health.
This is as they are informed about health
practices and issues, enabled to make
informed decisions. In turn positive
relationships and improved quality of life will
result.

5. Finally, PDHPE is an important part of the
school curriculum as:
 It
encourages an understanding and valuing
of self and others.
 Promotes physical activity.
 And emphasises informed decision making
leading to effective and responsible action.