1.  PDHPE is an important aspect of the primary
education as it enhances students
mental/physical development. The
knowledge acquired and understanding of
skills, values and attitudes reinforce healthy
and active lifestyle.

2.  Growth and development:
 Personal identity
 The body
 Human sexuality
 Changes
 Values
 Interpersonal relationships: Personal Health choices:
 Relationships Decision making
 Communications Nutrition
 Families Health services
 Peers Drugs
 Groups Environmental health
 Preventive measures

3.  Skills:
 Communication
 Movement
 Healthy choices
 Positive relationships
 Values and Attitudes:
 Appreciating healthy living
 Committing to healthy choices
 Knowledge:
 Enhance personal health and wellbeing
 Enhancing the health of the community
 Appreciating the value and need of exercise

4.  Dance:
 Locomotor/non locomotor skills
 Elements of dance
 Composition
 Dance styles
 Gymnastics:
 Locomotor and non locomotor skills
 Elements of movement
 composition

5.  Safe living: Active Lifestyle:
 Personal safety Being active
 Home/rural safety Effects of physical
activities
 School/play safety
 Road safety
 Water safety
 Emergency procedures
 Games and Sports:
 Locomotor and non locomotor skills
 Manipulative skills
 Games
 Athletics
 Aquatics
 Playing