PDHPEWHY IS PDHPE IMPORTANT?

PDHPE encourages, develops and instils an active lifestyle, promoting healthy growth and

development, wellbeing, communicative skills and

valuing the self and others.

PDHPE integrates physical,

Intellectual and Social learning.

Students learn the value of healthy

food choices and recognise the

consequences of a poor diet and a

sedentary lifestyle.

Understanding bodies, the similarities and differences, the needs of

and how what goes in, (drugs, medication, diseases) affects how the

body performs and reacts.

PDHPE is not primarily a physical or ‘sports’ education, but rather

focuses on the students development as a whole. This subject

invests in every aspect of the student – recognising physical, social

and emotional growth. Students are able to develop problem

solving skills, communicate more effectively and negotiate the

needs of others with their own; encouraging empathy, resiliency

and the acceptance of diversity and difference.

PDHPE fosters inclusiveness and

diversity; supporting cultural and social

awareness.

The PDHPE classroom encourages

“GAMESENSE”, student-centred

learning, valuing personal knowledge

and inspiring self-motivated learning.

All lessons are inclusive, regardless

of ability.

Students

PDHPE highlights the importance of interpersonal relationships,

mental wellbeing, personal identity and understanding emotional

responses, actions and needs.

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