why is pdhpe important to teach to primary school children??

PDHPE embraces the knowledge, skills and values that individual’s require, in order to live and lead healthy, happy

and fulfilling lives.

Health affects children and adults, so it is important that concepts of

are taught in primary schools.

• Relationships• Family• Communication• Peers• Groups

InterpersoInterpersonal nal RelationshiRelationshipsps

Growth and Growth and developmentdevelopment

Personal Health Personal Health choiceschoices

Safe LivingSafe Living

Games and sportsGames and sports

Active Active lifestylelifestyle

• Personal identity

• Body• Sexuality

• Health services• Decision making• Nutrition• Drugs

• Effects of physical activity

• Being active

• Road safety• Personal safety• School/play safety• Safety procedures

• Locomotor skills• Manipulative skills• Non locomotor skills• Athletics

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