PDHPE IN PRIMARY SCHOOLS

ImportanceSkillsAims

By :Sidra Tariq

The Importance of PDH in Primary Schools

• Teaching PDHPE in primary schools is important as it provides a foundation of knowledge concerning a healthy and safe lifestyle. It helps students’ skills in developing positive relationships and recognises values and responsibilities in order to make positive decisions regarding issues they face in daily life. The importance of teaching healthy eating choices promotes students to try for a healthy lifestyle.

The Importance of PE in Primary Schools

The importance of teaching PE is just as important as it inspires students to get

involved and interact with fellow students. Teaching PE allows the students to

develop a ‘game sense’ and improve social ties amongst each other. PDHPE is a

key learning area within primary school curriculum. It also involves elements of

mathematics and literacy. And more importantly, it promotes teamwork.

PDHPE Skills that are Developed

Communicating skillsDecision making skills

Interacting skillsMoving skills

Problem solving skills

Teaching Aims of PDHPE

To improve physical, mental and emotional health

To open their minds and show them the many different ways to lead a

healthy life that promotes emotional, physical and social stability

To develop the individual through a range of activities and learning

experiencesTo challenge the student’s capabilities

And to have fun!