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The aim of teaching PDHPE K-6 is to develop in each student the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to understand value and lead healthy, active and fulfilling lives. 

These skills in the PDHPE Syllabus (i.e.: moving, problem solving, communicating, interacting and decision-making) will form the basis for students to adopt a responsible and productive role in society.

There are vast reasons for teachers to continue to advocate teaching PDHPE in Primary Schools because it enables them to develop:

an appreciation of and a commitment to healthy and socially just ways of living;

skills in making, communicating and acting upon health decisions;

skills in moving with competence and confidence;

skills in forming and maintaining positive relationships;

knowledge and understanding about ways to enhance personal and community health and well-being.

OVERALL, teaching and learning PDHPE promote life-long involvement in physical activity and maintain a healthy spirit.

If we want young children to become happy, healthy and productive members of the society, we, as teachers need to work in ways that help students to develop these relevant knowledge, skills and values.  

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