2. PDHPE in Primary Schools
This presentation aims to show the
importance of PDHPE for every child in
primary schools using the K-6 Syllabus.
3. Importance of PDHPE
As society is changing children need to be educated on
the importance in healthy and active lifestyles. The
PDHPE unit is an important KLA in the primary
curriculum and children’s lives. Some reasons include;
Understanding and valuing of self and others
Physical activity
Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth
Development and maintenance of positive
relationships
Positive health choices
4. Importance of PDHPE
PDHPE enables children to be involved in fun
and engaging activity’s. They develop a
variety of skills. These include;
Communicating skills.
Decision making skills.
Interacting skills.
Moving skills.
Problem solving skills.
5. Importance of PDHPE
PDHPE explores a number strands in the
Syllabus which enables the children the
knowledge and skills to lead a healthy, active
and fulfilling life. This helps the children to
adopt a responsible and productive role in
society. The strands include:
- Active Lifestyle - Dance
- Games and Sports - Gymnastics
- Growth and development - Safe Living
- Interpersonal Relationships
- Personal Health choices
