1. RATIONAL
FARIDA ABASS
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2. WHY TEACH PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS ?
PDHPE is one of the most important factors in
our children’s lives.
It is so important for us to teach our next
generation a happy, healthy, productive and
responsible way of life within society.
To teach them the importance and need of skills
and values.
Encourage them to value themselves, their loved
ones and others within the wider community.
Teach the importance of adequate physical activity.

3.  Help children develop the abilities of informed decision
making within the public and private spheres of life.
 Teach children the importance of having friends and close
relationships.
 The importance of eating a balanced and healthy diet.

4.  Teaching PDHPE in primary schools is a MUST!
 There are numerous factors that each child should be
taught, such as;
1- Health
2- Physical Education
3- Personal Development
4- Relationships
5- Physical Activities
6- Knowledge
7- Confidence
8- Awareness
9- Safety

5. SKILLS
 The five essential skills that students should
develop from PDHPE are
 Communicating
 Decision Making
 Interacting
 Moving
 Problem Solving

6.  Health and physical education
 Sexuality
 Consumer health
 Motor skills in games and strategy/ tactic development
 Identity
 Relationships
 Health promotion
 Environmental health
 Ethics and values
 Participation and influences on participation in physical activity
 Movement patterns
 Safety, risk and challenge
 Interpersonal skills
 Growth and development
 Spirituality