2. PDHPE is essential as it enables students to
develop communication, decision-making,
problem-solving, interacting and movement
skills.
SO WHY IS THIS IMPORTANT?
Promotes physical activity which encourages
a healthy lifestyle.
Encourages students to make informed
decisions in regards to personal health choices
and nutrition which is essential for a healthy
development.
3. Personal Development, Health
and Physical Education
(PDHPE) is one of the 6 KLA’s
in Primary School.
PDHPE teaches students:
Growth and Development
Gymnastics and Dance
Games and Sports
Interpersonal Relationships
Personal Health Choices
Safe Living
4. PDHPE can be modified so that it is inclusive of all students
regardless of their skill or abilities.
Students learn to communicate and interact with each other and
this helps to build a positive social relationship.
Working or playing in teams encourages co-operation and
develops inter-personal relationships.
5. PDHPE teaches students to
make informed decisions
about promoting a healthy
lifestyle. This can be
achieved by:
1.Eat more fruit and
vegetables.
2.Choose water as a drink.
3.Get active each day.
Some healthy food ideas
may include
6. PDHPE is integral to the healthy
development of children as it
promotes:
Physical activities
Physical, social and emotional
growth of all students.
PDHPE encourages positive attitudes
towards a active and healthy lifestyle.
AND REMEMBER, PDHPE IS
ABOUT HAVING FUN, MAKING
FRIENDS, BEING SAFE AND
HEALTHY!
