This document discusses the importance of physical education (PDHPE) in primary schools. It notes that PDHPE teaches students about the effects of lifestyle choices on health and empowers them to make changes. The document also highlights that physical inactivity is a global health problem, with over 30% of adults worldwide insufficiently active. It recommends 60 minutes per day of physical activity for children and reviews evidence that regular activity reduces health risks and improves well-being. In conclusion, an active lifestyle cultivated through PDHPE provides wide-ranging benefits beyond physical health.