Why pdhpe
- 1. Why PDHPE? This presentation will demonstrate the importance of PDHPE education within primary schools
- 2. Physical Literacy • PDHPE teaches students the skills they need to move throughout the world with confidence • This confidence allows students to participate in sports and games that can keep them fit • PDHPE provides the fundamental movement skills required to participate in sports and games
- 3. Physical Wellbeing • By giving students the skills to stay fit, PDHPE increases students physical health and wellbeing • PDHPE provides the information required for students to make healthy food choices
- 4. Mental Wellbeing • PDHPE aims to give students an increased understanding of themselves and increase self- confidence • PDHPE teaches tolerance and acceptance, allowing students to come to terms with physical difference • Play and exercise reduce stress
- 5. Safety • PDHPE teaches children to live safely and to make safe choices • PDHPE teaches students important concepts such as personal space and appropriate and inappropriate touching
- 6. Communication • PDHPE allows students the opportunity to participate in social activities to build interpersonal communication skills • PDHPE gives students the knowledge they need to talk about themselves and their bodies