PDHPE is important in primary education to develop students' knowledge, skills, understanding, values and attitudes to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives by understanding themselves and others through issues like identity, confidence and relationships, making informed decisions about health, lifestyle and safety, and promoting long-term physical activity which is both beneficial and enjoyable.

1. PDHPE Rationale
Why is PDHPE so important in
Primary education?

2. Developing students with the knowledge, skills
and understanding, values and attitudes to lead
healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
PDHPE nurtures students to adopt a
responsible and productive role in society by:

3. Understanding
• PDHPE encourages an understanding and
valuing of oneself and others, from issues of
self identity and confidence, to change in ones
body, to dealings and interactions with others.

4. Informed decisions
PDHPE helps develops an ability in students to
make informed decisions in their lives, from
healthier food choices to engaging in an active
lifestyle to taking precautions to ensure safety.

5. Physical activity
• PDHPE promotes long life involvement in
physical activity.
• Not only is it good for you but also FUN!