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Why is PDHPE important to teach to primary school children??. PDHPE embraces the knowledge, skills and values that individual’s require, in order to live and lead healthy, happy and fulfilling lives. Health affects children and adults, so it is important that concepts of.
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Why is PDHPE important to teach to primary school children?? PDHPE embraces the knowledge, skills and values that individual’s require, in order to live and lead healthy, happy and fulfilling lives.
Health affects children and adults, so it is important that concepts of are taught in primary schools.
What is Needed for Healthy Living? Knowledge/Understanding of: • Relationships • Family • Communication • Peers • Groups Interpersonal Relationships Active lifestyle Growth and development Personal Health choices Safe Living • Personal identity • Body • Sexuality • Road safety • Personal safety • School/play safety • Safety procedures • Health services • Decision making • Nutrition • Drugs • Effects of physical activity • Being active Games and sports • Locomotor skills • Manipulative skills • Non locomotor skills • Athletics
Children learn to value themselves and others It provides a benefit towards their future and further developments in both school and social life.
Eating a variety of foods especially lots of fruits and Encouraging children to live well in every part of their lives! Drink lots of water each day! Water is so good for the body and mind. Eating a variety of foods especially lots of fruits and vegetables!