1. PDHPE Rationale
Why is PDHPE taught in
Primary schools?
PDHPE is taught in schools as it allows students to
engage in psychical activity outside the classroom, as
well as learning how to live a safe and healthy
lifestyle.

2. Becoming Active with Physical
Education
• PE allows students to be active outside the
classroom whilst developing skills for various
sporting and recreational activities.
• Students learn to live a healthy, active
lifestyle.

3. Eating the Healthier Way!
• PDH allows students
to learn about how
their bodies work
and the nutrients
needed for optimum
performance.
• Students learn to
make beneficial
health choices such
as eating a healthy
balanced diet.

4. All about me
• Students learn
about issues
surrounding
respecting and
valuing themselves.
• Students learn how
to communicate and
socialise with
friends and family
effectively.

5. Taking the safe approach!
• Students learn
how to manage
dangers in life
such as road
safety, water
safety, and dealing
with strangers.

6. PDHPE is fun as it brings
challenge and adventure.
It also teaches how to get
the most out of life.