PDHPE Rationale
Advocating teaching PDHPE in
Primary Schools

Importance of PDHPE
This is a society which has been faced by increasing
numbers of child obesity and related health issues as
well as increasing sedentary lifestyle and movement
absence.
Importance:
• Knowledgeable about hazards and safety
• Community spirit – sporting teams, sporting heroes
• Informative decisions about food and diet and bring
that knowledge to others

Why Teach PDHPE?
•Encourages an understanding and valuing
of self and others
•Promotes physical activity
•Emphasises informed
decision making leading to
effective and responsible
action

Overview of Learning
SKILLS STRANDS
• Moving • Growth and Development
• Problem-solving • Games and Sport
• Communicating • Gymnastics
• Interacting • Dance
• Decision-making • Active Lifestyle
• Personal Health Choices
• Safe Living
• Interpersonal
Relationships

PDHPE
Promote a better lifestyle among primary
students, as well as to improve their capacity
to have funny lessons