PDHPE is important in primary school as it encourages students to develop a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle and teaches self-efficacy, value for others, and an appreciation for physical activity and its benefits. It also allows children to develop healthy behaviors from an early age, make informed decisions about their health, and build a foundation to achieve their personal best through a holistic focus on physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.

1. Why is PDHPE important in
primary school?

2. PDHPE encourages students to develop a
positive attitude towards a healthy
lifestyle.
Students will;
• Develop self-efficacy and a sense of value for
themselves and others.
• Develop a healthy attitude towards physical
activity and the benefits of an active lifestyle.
• Develop a sense of responsibility for themselves
and others and make informed decisions.

3. Why teach PDHPE?
• Teaching PDHPE in primary schools is very important
as it allows for children to develop healthy
behaviours from an early age that can be used
throughout their life.
• Further, teaching PDHPE can provide children with
the capacity to make informed decisions regarding
their own health and lifestyle.

4. Healthy, Active and Fulfilling Lives
PDHPE encourages a holistic view
towards children’s physical,
emotional and social wellbeing and
assists in building a foundation for
students to achieve their personal
best.

5. And remember…
HAVE
FUN!!