1. PDHPE IN SCHOOLS
Why Is It Important?

2. Why PDHPE?
If our children are to become happy, healthy, responsible and
productive people in our society, they need to develop
relevant knowledge, skills and values. PDHPE is an
important key learning area for students and the community
because it:
 encourages an understanding and valuing of oneself and others;
 develops an ability in students to make informed decisions in their lives;
 promotes lifelong involvement in physical activity.

3. What PDHPE Teaches Students In A Nutshell:

4. PDHPE deals with a wide range of important issues that are
relevant to the lives of young children and teens such as:

5. Most importantly PDHPE promotes:
 the rejection of negative images fed to our children by the
media;
 acceptance and a deeper understanding of diversity; and
 relaxing, joining in (teamwork) and having FUN!!