1. PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS Why is it important?

2. It Promotes Fitness  PDHPE is a great way to promote fitness amongst primary school aged children, who may not always get to participate in physical activity elsewhere.  It is important to help the children understand the importance of staying in shape, and what this means for their health.

3. It Promotes a Healthy Lifestyle  By emphasising the importance of combining healthy eating and nutrition with fitness, we as teachers can help the students to ensure they are living a healthy life!  Teaching the children the importance of healthy eating is one of the vital parts of PDHPE.

4. It Encourages Teamwork  PDHPE classes promote teamwork and good sportsmanship between the children and their peers. It is important for them to develop these teamwork skills for the interactions they will face in later life.  It helps the students to develop their social skills and teaches them what is acceptable and unacceptable.  It makes them aware of the feelings and attitudes of others.

5. It Promotes Individuality  PDHPE is an excellent subject to promote the individual brilliance and unique features of each child in that class, and encourages them to discover and develop an identity for themselves.  It encourages the children to set goals and make their own individual progress.

6. It Encourages Acceptance of all Cultural Backgrounds  PDHPE is not just about athletic ability, but the acceptance of all children regardless of cultural differences.  Students are encouraged to develop their decision making skills in a healthy and safe environment.