Why is PD.H.

PE
important in
Primary Schools?
 Personal Development in primary school.

The personal development of students is very important in

education as it involves all aspects of growth. Teaching
personal development from a young age will help our
students to find a:
Sense of dignity and worth;
Sense of responsibility for their own actions and decisions;
Caring attitude towards others
Skill to communicate and to form lasting, satisfying
relationships in contributing to the personal development
of those students.
 Physical Education in primary
school.
In recent decades, studies have depicted concerns about the
fitness and participation in physical activities of young
children. The risk of obesity is increasing for these reasons it is
very important to encourage physical education in primary
schools.
High achievement brings personal success and opportunities
to apply physical skills in a range of contexts.
Success in physical education also enhances achievement in
other areas of learning and is closely inter-related with
intellectual and social development. It builds self-esteem,
motivation, co-operation and concentration, and forms an
important part of a balanced curriculum.
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Schools Directorate. (1987). Retrieved May 4th, 2011, from

http://learning21c.wordpress.com/2011/03/20/why-public-primary-schools-are-
desperate-for-specialised-pe-teachers/