1. PDHPE is essential for developing
children in primary schools, as it
teaches them the importance of
physical activity, health and
safety.

2. Active Lifestyle
• PDHPE encourages children to be
physically active in order to live a
healthy life. It teaches children the
benefits of physical activity and
different ways they can be
physically active.

3. Nutrition
• PDHPE teaches students about the importance of
healthy eating. It encourages them to make healthy
food choices Children who eat a variety of healthy
foods feel better and are able to enjoy a better
quality of life; eating a balanced diet also can
prevent serious health problems as children grow
into adulthood.

4. Safe Living
• Feeling safe is essential to our
lives. Students learn what it means
to be safe and how to be safe.
They learn about road safety,
personal safety, swim safety, fire
safety, school and play safety.

5. Relationships
• Throughout our lives we will form different
types of relationships with different people.
PDHPE teaches students about the different
types of relationships and the importance of
having relationships.