2. The purpose of teaching PDHPE in schools, is
to give all students the opportunity to
develop their knowledge, understandings,
skills, values and attitudes that lead to
confidence and competence in the different
strands of PDHPE.
3. PDHPE is taught in schools to develop the
following skills
Problem solving
Decision making
Moving
Interacting
Communicating
4. PDHPE is taught in schools to develop the
following knowledge:
Students learn ways to enhance personal and
community health and wellbeing.
Also develop compositional performance and appraisal
of movement.
PDHPE is taught in schools to develop the
following values and attitudes:
Students develop an appreciation of and
understanding of the commitment to healthy and
socially just way of living
5. Active lifestyle
Games and sports
Dance
Gymnastics
Growth and development
Interpersonal relationships
Safe living
Personal health choices
