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P D H P E “Personal Development, Health & Physical Education” Why is PDHPE so important for primary school students?

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P D H P E“Personal Development,

Health & Physical Education”

Why is PDHPE so important for

primary school students?

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PDHPE encourages students to live healthy and active lives by providing them with the essential knowledge, understanding, values, attitudes and skills to do so.

PDHPE teaches important skills to the students which they can use effectively throughout the rest of their lives including;

Communicating Moving Decision-making

Problem-solving Interacting

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Why is PDHPE so important?

PDHPE assists students in developing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships

PDHPE promotes physical activity – which in turn promotes healthy living and lifestyle

PDHPE encourages students to value and appreciate themselves as well as others

PDHPE provides an understanding of health issues in order to make informed decisions

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Students will develop skills in a number of different areas including…- Interpersonal Relationships- Growth & Development- Game & Sports- Gymnastics & Dance- Safe Living- Active Lifestyle- Personal Health Choices

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Overall Benefits Allows children to develop decision-

making skills motor skills, & co-ordination

Encourages children to understand their bodies and the need to make the right choices regarding food consumption

Equips students with essential communication & social skills