WHY IS PDHPE IMPORTANT?

1. HEALTHY MEANS:
improved quality of life.
Children are happier at home, school and
in various social situations.
WHY IS PRIMARY PDHPE
IMPORTANT?

2. PDHPE SUPPORTS A CHILDS TOTAL
WELL BEING AND DEVELOPMENT
THROUGH THESE WAYS
Physical
Mental
Social
Spiritual
Emotional

3. PDHPE teaches students to:
 Be positive
 Communicate effectively
 Co- operate with others
 Build friendships
 Builds Self esteem
 Make informed decisions
 Know what it means to be safe
 Understand what it means to be healthy
through food and exercise
 Be active
 Learn

4. THE AIM OF TEACHING PRIMARY PDHPE (K-6)
IS TO AID STUDENTS IN DEVELOPING
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE THEY NEED TO
LEAD HEALTHY, ACTIVE AND FULFILLING
LIVES
PDHPE SYLLABUS K-6 p8
PDHPE MEANS
HEALTHY BODY AND HEALTHY MIND

5. THINK IT
EAT IT
MOVE IT
LOVE PDHPE