PDHPE teaches important life skills to primary school students. It covers physical development and health education, promoting personal growth, interpersonal relationships, and an active lifestyle. Students learn about their changing bodies, nutrition, hygiene, and various forms of movement and sports. PDHPE also teaches the importance of safe living and maintaining well-being in the community. The subject uses both practical and theoretical lessons to provide a holistic education that values ability and encourages physical activity and positive living.

1. PDHPEThe importance of Physical Development, Health and Physical Education in Primary School.Image from: http://www.wallacesport.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/mulit-sport-camp-1.jpg

2. PDHPE develops a variety of skills:

3. The strands of PDHPE from K – 6 are all interrelated. Students learn about their own growth and development, including changes to their body and personal identity.Students learn about the importance interpersonal relationships, and ways of forming and maintaining good relationships with peers and family.http://us.cdn1.123rf.com/168nwm/prawny/prawny0809/prawny080900072/3575739-happy-cartoon-world-globe-surrounded-by-diverse-coloured-people.jpghttp://www.pinoylifestyles.com/wp-content/photos/1stdaykinder03.jpg

4. PDHPE teaches students the importance of personal health choices such as nutrition and hygiene, and the importance of leading an active lifestyle.Students learn various kinds of movement such as dance and gymnastics, and are introduced to a different kinds games and sports. PDHPE teaches students the importance of safe living. Students learn how to maintain their own wellbeing in the community.Image from: http://www.healthyfellow.com/images/2008/berries.jpg

5. PDHPE is a unique, holistic Key Learning Area. The subject matter and skills of the PDHPE curriculum are learned through both practical and theory lessons. PDHPE is enriching and highly relevant to all Stages of Primary Education. PDHPE teaches children to value their ability, and promotes physical activity and positive living.PDHPE – teaching the WHOLE person! Image from: http://blogs.bgsu.edu/vct4600natemathias/files/2011/01/cartoon-kids-in-a-row.jpg