Why PDHPE is important:

Skills involved in PDHPE

• Moving• Problem solving• Interacting• Communicating• Decision making

We need PDHPE because…• Healthy lifestyles contribute to improved quality of life and positive

relationships

• Maintaining physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing

• It encourages an understanding and valuing of self and others, and develops effective and responsible action through informed decision making

• Its aim is to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives

• Good PDHPE teaching is important to help motivate children into physical activity which is essential in our modern sedentary society.

• Beyond improving physical fitness and motivation for fitness PDHPE is also about a holistic approach to health. This means that many areas of life are targeted.

• Growth and Development in PDHPE is where students learn about their own physical, social, emotional and cognitive development.

• Interpersonal Relationships help to develop an understanding of how relationships work and why they are important.

• Safe Living teaches students about how to live safely by being mindful of their environment and staying away from danger.

Benefits of PDHPE:• Promotes healthy and safe living across all areas of life -

Being active, health choices , relationships, growth and development etc.

• Encourages teamwork and cooperation, as well as independent thinking.

• Develops general and fine motor skills through a wide range of physical activities and sports.

»(PDHPE K-6 Syllabus, pp.6-8)