An explanation of why PDHPE is so important.

1. Why PDHPE?
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
There
is
more
to
PDHPE
than
playing
games

2. Why You should Care
• Obesity in children is increasing
• Bullying can make school miserable
• Safety awareness protects children
• Confident children perform better

3. Active
Lifestyles
PDHPE lessons work with
children to integrate
physical activity into their
routines for lifelong health.

4. Interaction
Children learn to
• recognise needs in others
• communicate and listen
• value caring
relationships
• seek permission and
manage choices

5. Safe Living
Children learn to recognise
unsafe situations, follow
appropriate rules for
different environments and
when and how to get help