Personal Development,

Health & Physical Education

Advocatin

g

PDHPE

in

primary

schools!

By Stamatia Varipatis16996843

PDHPE Rationale• PDHPE develops knowledge and

understanding, skills and values and attitudes needed to lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives.

• The PDHPE rationale in primary schools is based on teaching three key learning areas:1. Encouraging an understanding and valuing of self

and others.2. Promoting physical activity.3. Emphasising informed decision making leading to

effective and responsible action.

Why PDHPE should be taught in primary schools

• Students are able to develop skills:

• Communication skills

• Decision making skills

• Interacting with others

• Moving skills

• Problem solving skills

PDHPE Topics• Students will develop their knowledge and

understanding in numerous aspects including:

• Active lifestyle• Growth and development• Interpersonal relationships• Personal health choices• Safe living• Games and sports• Dance skills• Gymnastics

Benefits of PDHPE

• Allows students to think about their own identity while learning to respect others who hold different attitudes and values from their own.

• Promotes safe and healthy living across all areas of life.

• Encourages cooperation and team work as well as independent thinking.