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WHY IS IT IMPORTANT

TO TEACH PDHPE IN SCHOOLS?

PDHPE ENCOURAGES HEALTHY LIFESTYLES!Giving individuals the greatest chance of Giving individuals the greatest chance of achieving and maintaining….achieving and maintaining….

Mental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeingMental, physical, social and spiritual wellbeing

PDHPE PROGRAMS

Play a unique role in the development of Play a unique role in the development of students’ knowledge, understanding and students’ knowledge, understanding and practical skills that lead to better healthpractical skills that lead to better health

PDHPE IS NOT JUST ABOUT SPORTIt teaches children how to live healthy, safe lives It teaches children how to live healthy, safe lives through topics such as…. through topics such as….

Nutrition, personal safety & drug educationNutrition, personal safety & drug education

PDHPE DEVELOPS POSITIVE ATTITUDES Towards a healthy lifestyle and encourages Towards a healthy lifestyle and encourages students to make informed decisionsstudents to make informed decisions