The document discusses the aims and benefits of PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary school. It aims to develop students' knowledge, understanding, skills, values and attitudes to lead healthy, active lives. Students benefit physically, mentally, socially and emotionally through PDHPE. The PDHPE curriculum covers topics like active lifestyles, dance, games, growth and development, gymnastics, relationships, safe living, and personal health choices.

1. PDHPE in primary
school
The aim of PDHPE in primary school education is to
develop in each student the knowledge and understanding,
skills and values and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active
and fulfilling lives.

2. Through the involvement in PDHPE Primary School students can
benefit physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.
Through the study of PDHPE, students will:
Gain an understanding
of themselves and their
peers.
Be involved in
physical activity
promoting a
healthy lifestyle.
Develop decision
making skills to
assist in everyday
life.
Benefits of teaching PDHPE

3. Active Lifestyle:
 Components of an active lifestyle
 Ways to be active
 Effects of physical activity
Dance:
 Non-locomotor skills
 Locomotor skills
 Elements of dance
 Composition
 Dance styles
Games and Sports:
Non-locomotor skills
Locomotor skills
Manipulative skills
 Games
 Aquatics
 Athletics
 Playing the games
The areas covered in the PDHPE
curriculum

4. Growth and Development:
 Personal Identity
 The Body
 Human sexuality
 Changes
 Values
Gymnastics:
 Non-locomotor skills
 Locomotor skills
 Elements of movement
 Composition
Interpersonal Relationships:
 Relationships
Communication
 Families
 Peers
 Groups
The areas covered in the PDHPE
curriculum cont.

5. Safe Living:
 Personal Safety
 Home and Rural Safety
 School and Play Safety
 Road Safety
 Water Safety
 Emergency Procedures
What Is Involved In The Study Of PDPHE cont.
Personal Health Choices:
 Making decisions
 Nutrition
 Health Services and Products
 Drug Use
 Environmental Health
 Preventative Measures (Sun
safety)
The areas which are covered in
the PDHPE curriculum cont.

6. The benefits are :
 Decision-making skills
 Interaction skills
 Problem solving skills
 Communication skills
 Movement skills
By participating in PDHPE students
develop the necessary skills to lead
healthy, active and fulfilling lives.
Skills learned through PDHPE