1. IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE
IN SCHOOLS
Alexander Ronzel
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2. PDHPE ROLE IN SCHOOLS
• Gives children the information that other subjects rarely cover
• Gives useful advice on lifestyle
• Teaches children about safety
• Provides fun and innovative ways to learn about aspects of life such as
developing and maintaining healthy friendships.

3. SKILLS
PDHPE develops 5 key skills in children
1. Communicating
2. Decision making
3. Interacting
4. Moving
5. Problem solving
Which will help children develop into
Adulthood.

4. HEALTHY LIVING
Promotes children to live healthy and active lives by teaching them skill’s in
relation to:
• Positive Eating habits
• Effective Physical exercise
• Healthy perceptions of body image

5. SELF CONFIDENCE
• PDHPE provides a range of skills but most of all it gives children the sense of
accomplishment. In life when they achieve something in practical or
theoretical lessons they can apply these lessons anywhere.