PDHPE in primary schools is very important for students' development. It promotes physical, mental, social, and emotional growth. All students should feel valued and have equal opportunities to participate in sports, games, and other activities suited to their abilities and interests. Practical lessons and an active lifestyle can encourage students to make responsible choices and develop lifelong healthy habits. PDHPE allows young learners to explore movement and develop appreciation for themselves and others through enjoyable play and hands-on experiences.

1. Courtney Sweeney
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2. P - Personal: Increases self confidence and self
esteem
D - Development: Physical, mental and social
development
H - Health: Healthy bodies and healthy minds
mean a healthier lifestyle
P - Physical: Promotes an active lifestyle
E - Education: Life long learners

3.  All students are unique individuals with their
own abilities and talents that develop at their
own pace
 All students should have consistent opportunities
to engage in relevant lessons, sports, games and
experiences that accommodate their individual
abilities and interests
 All students should feel secure, confident,
appreciated and valued
 All students should have equal access and
opportunities to explore in all learning
experiences

4. The importance of PDHPE in primary schools
can not be underestimated. PDHPE is one of
the most important aspect of the lives of
children. As educators, it is our duty to
educate students about the clear practical
benefits of teaching and learning about PDHPE.
Theory and practical lessons should encourage
students to live a safe and healthy lifestyle.

5. Young learners need to learn through active
involvement and concrete experiences. Play is an
important means of learning in the early years.
Movement experiences and games that are purposeful
and enjoyable will enable children to explore their
movement capacities and develop an appreciation of
themselves and others.
In this key learning area, students have the opportunity
to develop skills, values and attitudes that encourage
responsible decision making about issues such as drug
use and child protection. The development of skills
such as communication, decision making, interacting
and problem solving require significantly more time
than acquiring knowledge alone.