WHY TEACH PDHPE?

PDHPE is a vital subject in a child’s early stages of their lives for many reasons. It teaches them about the health and wellbeing they need in life as well as challenging them with physical activity The PDHPE syllabus covers a variety of areas for the students to learn as they progress in life. Some topics taught in PDHPE include…

THE 5 SKILLS OF PDHPETHESE 5 SKILLS INCLUDE; - MOVING- INTERACTING- DECISION MAKING- PROBLEM SOLVING- COMMUNICATING

THESE SKILLS ARE THE GENERAL HEADINGS OF WHAT THE STUDENTS WILL LEARN THROUGH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE PLAYGROUND AS WELL AS IN THE CLASSROOM

THE 8 STRANDS IN PDHPEThese 8 strands cover everything that your child needs to know as they grow into adolescent members of society. Topics such as changes in the human body, smarter health choices and also safety at school, on the streets and at home.

SPORT AND PHYSICALACTIVITY

Not everything in PDHPE is taught in the classroom but your children also participate in a range of different sports and physical activities including Football, Basketball and Athletics. Students learn further the importance of teamwork as well as being physically active