WHY PDHPE? Personal Development, Health and Physical Education

!   Many of us are familiar with the PE part of PDHPE - that is Physical Education.

!   Physical activity is an important part of school life and the benefits of an active lifestyle are many, including; good health, improved concentration and thinking skills, heightened confidence and self-esteem, and the opportunity to develop social and personal skills.

!   Therefore, students are encouraged to participate in varied physical experiences such as games, sports, gymnastics and dance.

BUT, there is much more to PDHPE…

Overall, PDHPE is concerned with supporting the development of social, mental and physical wellbeing for every student.

As such, PDHPE programs provide opportunities for students to foster the values, attitudes, skills, knowledge and understandings that enable them to make healthy choices and lead happy, fulfilling

lives.

Interpersonal relationships

Healthy lifestyle choices

Communication

Physical activity

PDHPE…more than just PE

Problem solving