The document discusses the focus of PDHPE programs in schools. The key aspects are encouraging students to make informed decisions about health and physical activity, develop a positive attitude towards healthy lifestyles, and promote physical activity. PDHPE aims to teach students about physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth, maintaining positive relationships, and adopting active lifestyles.

2. FOCUS OF PDHPE
 PDHPE programs
focus on
encouraging
students to make
informed decisions
about health and
physical activity and
develop a positive
attitude towards
healthy lifestyles.

3. Promotes physical
KEY ASPECTS OF LEARNING SEEN THROUGHOUT PDHPE!
activity.
The focus of PDHPE is to teach the
students about;
Emphasizes
informed decision
- Physical, social, cognitive and emotional making
growth and development patterns
- Maintaining positive relationships
- Making informed decisions about health
choices Encourages the
- Living and learning of safe environments value of one self
and of others
- Adopting active lifestyles
- Body co-ordination
- Skills that enable them to take action for
better health and movement.
- Incorporate ICT, literacy and numeracy skills

4. HEALTH AND WELLBEING
PDHPE plays a crucial role in the development of
students’ knowledge, practical skills and
understanding of living a healthy lifestyle which
promotes the best chance for achieving mental,
physical, social and spiritual wellbeing.

5. WHY PDHPE IS IMPORTANT IN
SCHOOLS TODAY
A fun and active way for students to become
involved in what they are learning about.
Students must follow games sense and fair
play rules!