1. Importance of PDHPE
in Primary School

2. PDHPE in schools:
 Encourages students to understand and
value themselves and others
 Promotes physical activity and healthy
eating
 Emphasises informed decision making
leading to effective and responsible action
 Encompasses all aspects of an individual's
wellbeing: social, mental , physical and
spiritual health

3. PDHPE develops skills such as:
 Problem-solving
 Communicating
 Interacting
 Decision-making
 Moving

4. PDHPE covers:
 Interpersonal Relationship
 Growth and Development
 Safe Living
 Games and Sport
 Personal Health Choices
 Gymnastics
 Active Lifestyle
 Dance

5. Overall
 PE is important because it is about
FUN
FRIENDSHIP
HEALTH
SELF-IMPORTANCE
RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP