1. Why is PDHPE
important:
“physical education has been used
for the purposes of survival, social
control, military fitness, health,
holistic development and citizen
education (Anthony Lasker 2000).

2. PDHPE in primary school:
• It also teaches math's, literacy along
with science and getting to know the
human body.
• As teachers we are responsible for
teaching students about making good
decisions in regards to nutrition,
health and lifestyle choices.

3. PDHPE also educates in..
Smoking
Medications
diseases Safety
Puberty
First aid
alcohol
responsibility
Dance
Communication
PDHPE Gymnastics
Road safety
aquatics
Self esteem
Friendships
Body
Decision making
nutrition
Family
organization

4. • Personal development health physical
education also develops and shapes
children's attitudes towards physical
identity and decision making.
• Social skills, leadership &
communication

5. What will you benefit
from PDHPE
• Long life skills that you will carry out
into adulthood
• New friendships, skills and a better
understanding on how the body
functions
• A lifetime experience and memories.