1. Why is it important for
Primary Education?

2.  A healthy lifestyle encompasses ALL aspects of an
individuals wellbeing, including:
 Physical, mental, social and spiritual health
 PDHPE gives students the knowledge and understanding,
skills, values and attitudes that will enable them to lead
healthy and fulfilling lives.
 PDHPE is FUN!!!

3.  PDHPE encourages students to develop positive attitudes
and a commitment towards healthy and just living by:
 Understanding and valuing of self and others
 Feeling a sense of belonging and realising their full
potential
 Participating in regular physical activity

4.  Moving skills
 Throwing, catching, kicking, jumping and running
 Games and sports, dance, gymnastics
 Communicating skills
 Expressing feelings, ideas and opinions
 Active listening, negotiation and conflict resolution
 Decision making and problem solving skills
 Interacting and interpersonal relationships
 Group work, developing and maintaining positive
friendships

5.  Growth and Development
 Understanding of physical, social, cognitive and
emotional development
 Safe Living
 Keeping self and others from harm
 People you can trust in times of need
 Personal Health Choices
 Nutrition, hygiene, consumerism, drug use, the
environment and disease prevention