PD/H/PE IN PRIMARY SCHOOL

ACTIVE LIFESTYLE PDHPE is fundamental as it encourages

children to exercise, and participate in sports, leading a healthy body, and active lifestyle.

GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

PDHPE allows children to gain an understanding of their body changes over their developmental stages and dealing with their emotional feelings.

SAFE LIVING PDHPE encourages children to learn about

road safety. E.g. Importance of wearing a seat belt and pedestrian crossing.

PDHPE encourages children to be aware of dangers. E.g. Around swimming pools.

PERSONAL HEALTH CHOICES PDHPE encourages children to be aware

of nutritional food. PDHPE ensures children are aware of

sun safety techniques.

PDHPE ensures children know the difference between inappropriate and appropriate drugs.