PDHPE teaches primary school students important life skills like physical activity, nutrition, safety, and relationships. It helps students learn how to live happy, healthy lives and understand the importance of making good choices. The subject develops students' movement, decision-making, problem-solving, and communication skills. Once students develop healthy values and attitudes through PDHPE, they will feel a sense of belonging, respect others, and take responsibility for their own well-being.

1. Advocating teaching
PDHPE in Primary Schools

2. Teaching PDHPE in Primary Schools is
Important Because it teaches students :
• Active lifestyle and physical activity
• Safe Living- Road safety, personal safety
• Growth and Development- personal identity,
the body and sexuality
• Personal Health Choices- nutrition, decision
making, drug education, health choices and
preventive measures
• Interpersonal relationships- relationships,
communication, family and peers.

3. Why Is PDHPE Important:
• Students learn how to live a happy,
healthy, productive and responsible life.
•They learn the importance and need of
skills and values
• Students learn the importance of physical
activity
• It helps students understand healthy
eating and food choices
• Encourages students to value themselves
and others

4. PDHPE Develops a Childs:
• Interactive skills
• Movement skills
• Decision-making skills
• Problem solving skills
• Communication skills

5. PDHPE AIMS:
•Skills
- Communicating
- Making healthy choices
-Movement
-Positive relationships
•Values and Attitudes
-Appreciation of healthy living
-Commitment to healthy choices
•Knowledge and Understanding
- Enhancing personal health and
wellbeing
-Enhancing community health
-Appreciation and recognition of
the need of exercise

6. Once Children Develop Their
Values and Attitudes:
They will:
• Enjoy a sense of belonging
• Realize their full potential
• Accept responsibility for personal health
• Respect others differences in values and
attitudes
• Value their self worth
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