1. PDHPE IN Primary Schools? Rationale of why PDHPE is important in primary schools

2. Vital For Our Health PDHPE stands for, Personal Development, Health and Physical Education It is one of the six key learning area’s covered in the K – 6 Syllabus PDHPE plays an important role in promoting values regarding nutrition and physical activity on a daily basis.

3. Crucial For Socialisation  In PDHPE we learn new skills and the importance of * TEAMWORK *FAIRPLAY *DECISION MAKING *PROBLEM SOLVING *COMMUNICATION *GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT  These factors help children understand the value of co- operation when dealing with others. Having these skills are vital in creating meaningful relationships within our lives.

4.  helps promote healthy eating. By making ‘smart’ choices, this can reduce the chances of heart disease etc.  promotes physical activity and encourages a healthy physical attitude about themself.

5. Our Wellbeing  PDHPE places an emphasis on the individual, highlighting certain attributes and qualities in which they are encouraged to progress towards  Giving hope is important for character growth and development to occur

6. Recognising Cultures  PDHPE is vital in primary schools as it is encouraging a generation to be conscience about the way in which they live and the decisions they choose to make.  These choices could include personal health, physical activity, socialisation and attaining a balanced wellbeing.  PDHPE shapes the minds and attitudes of the next generation