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.