PDHPE in primary schools teaches children about active lifestyles, safety, growth and development, and interpersonal relationships. It develops students' communication, interaction, decision making, and movement skills. PDHPE is an important learning area because it encourages understanding of self and others, helps students make informed life decisions, and promotes lifelong physical activity, which is essential for health, psychological well-being, and quality of life.

1. PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

2. WHY DO WE TEACH PDHPE? PDHPE teaches children about: Active Lifestyle and physical activity Safe Living- Road safety, personal safety, water safety, safety and home and at school Growth and Development- Identity, the body and human sexuality Interpersonal relationships- communication, relationships, families and peers Personal Health Choices- Decision making, nutrition, drug education, health services and preventive measures.

3. WHAT DOES PDHPE DO? PDHPE develops children's: Communicating skills Interacting skills Decision making skills Moving skills Problem solving skills

5. Develops an ability in students to make informed decisions in their lives;

7. PDHPE promotes life long involvement in physical activity Regular physical activity is an essential ingredient for the development and maintenance of optimum health. It can improve cardiovascular efficiency and aid efforts to reduce risk factors of coronary heart disease. It is critical for enhancing bone development, controlling obesity, and improving psychological health and immune status. Physical activity is also important in contributing to quality of life. Participation in active pursuits can be enjoyable, creative and social outlet that has the potential to build self esteem.