The document outlines the rationale for teaching Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) in primary schools. It discusses how PDHPE teaches students about health, self-understanding, safety, and adopting an active lifestyle. The syllabus focuses on subject matter like dance and sports, as well as developing skills like communication, decision-making, and problem solving. Teaching PDHPE is beneficial as it informs students on health issues and empowers them to make positive choices that can lead to better relationships, quality of life, and less illness.
