1. TEACHING PDHPE IN
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Sarah Kheireddine

2. Personal development, health and physical
education aims to develop each student with the
knowledge and understanding, skills, values and
attitudes that is needed to lead a healthy, active
and fulfilling lives (Board of Studies, 2006).

3. The importance of teaching PDHPE is
essential to students as it:
Encourages individuals to get involved in
physical activity and to maintain a healthy
lifestyle.
Develop an understanding of self and others.
Enables a foundation of knowledge concerning
a healthy and safe lifestyle.
Emphasises decision making that can lead to
effective and responsible actions.

4. Demonstrates to students that positive
relationships with family and peers are
essential to their wellbeing.
Promotes physical, social, cognitive and
emotional growth.
Guides students with appropriate health
attitudes and behaviours.
Promotes students to strive for a healthy and
safe future.

5. Children will develop their knowledge and
understanding in a variety of areas including:
Active Lifestyle
Dance
Games and Sport
Growth and Development
Gymnastics
Interpersonal Relationships
Personal Health Choices
Safe Living

6. PDHPE teaches
children 5
essential skills
that are used in
everyday life.
Communicating Interacting
Problem
Solving
Moving
Decision
Making