1. PDHPE is a crucial component for any child in
order to live a healthy, active lifestyle.
Read further so you can gain a greater
understanding of why this Key Learning Area is
so important to the lives of our greatest asset –
Our children
By Adam
Christopher
Connor
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2. Increased health benefits – The results of having
good health flow on to other aspects of life
Improved quality of life
Less sickness and disability
Happier personal, social, and family experiences

3. • PDHPE promotes regular physical activity – A crucial element
of a healthy life
• Everybody need 30 minutes of physical activity everyday!
• In addition, children should engage in more rigorous physical
activities for at least 20 minutes, three times a week
• We follow the TGFU (Teaching Games
For Understanding) approach
• By using game sense every child is
actively involved in our PE lessons –
Regardless of his/her ability

4. PDHPE places a great emphasis on student’s making
informed decisions – leading to effective and
responsible action
Children go through significant changes in their primary
school years – PDHPE relays this critical information to the
children through relevant age-related content

5. Lets have a look at the eight strands PDHPE is organised
into:
Active Lifestyle
Dance
Games and Sports
Growth and development
Gymnastics
Interpersonal relationships
Personal health choices
Safe living
As you can see – PDHPE is a fun, informative and
essential KLA (Key Learning Area)