PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in schools is important for three main reasons: 1) It helps students develop self-esteem, positive attitudes, and good relationships by teaching them to make healthy lifestyle choices. 2) It allows students to be physically active and learn skills for different sports and fitness in a safe environment with peers. 3) The personal health and development component teaches students how to live safely and healthily by covering topics like nutrition, bullying prevention, and sexual education.

1. The Importance of
PDHPE
in Schools

2. Importance of PDHPE in
Primary Education
 PDHPE is a vital element in the education of young
students, as it equips them with the ability to make
good life choices, and helps to develop student’s self
esteem and positive attitudes and relationships with
their friends and family.

3. Importance of Physical
Education
 Physical education in schools give children a
chance to be active and explore a range of
different physical activities and sports, in a safe
and comfortable environment, surrounded by
their peers.
 Students develop skills that are specific to
different sports and also more general ways to
keep fit and active, which helps to empower
children to make informed decisions about their
own lifestyle.

4. Importance of Personal
Health & Development
 The PDH aspect of PDHPE is vital in teaching
students about living safe and healthy
lifestyles, covering topics such as:
 Road Safety
 Child Protection
 Nutrition
 Active Lifestyles
 Drug Education
 Bullying
 Growth and Development
 Sexual Education

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