1. Why should we teach PDHPE in Primary
Schools?

2.  CHILDREN DEVELOP SKILLS IN THE FOLLWING
AREAS:
 Problem Solving;
 Decision Making;
 Communicating;
 Interacting, and
 Moving.

3.  Childrenwill increase their understanding in
aspects of everyday life such as:
 Active Lifestyle;
 Dance Skills;
 Growth & Development;
 Interpersonal Relationships;
 Self Living;
 Personal Health Choices ;
 Games & Sports, and
 Gymnastics.

4.  Positive
values and attitudes will be
developed whereby students will:
 Learn how to respect different views other than
their own and respect the rights of other;
 Enjoy a sense of belonging;
 Learn to accept their responsibility for their
health and the wider community;
 Begin to realise their full potential;
 Realise their own dignity and self worth; and
 Commit to realising their full potential.

5.  To conclude, PDHPE helps promote a healthy
lifestyle in relation to both mind and body
while helping students understand their
place in the world and their self worth.