PDHPE RationaleWhy PDHPE is important for your child

Mr. Luke Harrison 6H

Not Just Physical EducationAs well as games and sports, PDHPE also

incorporates Active Lifestyle, Dance, Growth and Development, Gymnastics, Interpersonal Relationships, Personal Health Choices and Safe Living.

Importance of Personal Development and Health (PDH)It is important for children to understand

their own bodies to be able to enhance their physical development and prepare for future changes their bodies will go through.

Your child will also develop a broad understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe and healthy.

Importance of Physical Education (PE) and Physical ActivityIt is important for children to begin physical

activity at a young age so they can develop a wide range of skills in various sports and activities. This increases the likelihood of them engaging in physical activity later in life, enhancing their physical well-being.

What about other ‘more important’ subjects?PDHPE has just as much importance in

developing young minds as subjects like maths and science. They all serve an academic purpose.

Furthermore, it is widely understood that children who actively engage in physical activity achieve greater results.

Why are you telling me this?It is important for students and parents to

understand the importance of PDHPE so that you can understand why this subject brings out such passion in myself and why I want the same from all of my students.