1. PDHPE Rationale
The study and teaching of Personal
Development, Health and Physical
Education (PDHPE) is important as it
provides students with an opportunity to
maintain a healthy sense of wellbeing

2. PDHPE as a key learning area:
• encourages students to understand and value
themselves
• promotes physical activity and healthy choices
• emphasises decision making
Importance of PDHPE

3. Through study of PDHPE students will be able to learn
and practice ways of maintaining, healthy and active
lifestyles. Students will develop socially, emotionally,
physically and spiritually.
Importance of PDHPE

4. PDHPE is not only concerned with being physically
active but also focuses on:
• growth and development
• interpersonal relationships
• health choices
• safe living
PDHPE

5. PDHPE allows students to develop skills
in:
• moving
• problem–solving
• communicating
• interacting
• decision-making
Teaching PDHPE in primary schools