HEALTH AND PHYSICAL

EDUCATION
According to the World Health Organization, health education is “any
mix of learning opportunities intended to help people and societies
improve their health, whether it be by growing their skills or changing
their attitudes.” (Callcott, D., Miller, J., & Wilson-Gahan, S. 2012).
 Narre Warren
South P-12 Collage
Who am I?
Timea Losonc

My Role?
Health and Physical
Education Specialist
Teacher

My Aim?
Motivate and educate
students in the Health
and Physical Education
Curriculum
What is Health and
Physical Education?
Health and Physical Education is:

◦ Movement

◦ Healthy Lifestyle

◦ Wellbeing
 The Health and Physical Education Curriculum is
important in developing awareness, skills, and
understanding the relatation to a variety of fitness,
wellness, protection and activity contexts, such as:

Why should o Water safety and swimming

o Relationships that are respectful
our children o Increasing resistance

learn Health o Lifestyle and health

and Physical
o Bullying
o Child protection
Education? o Road safety
o Drug and alcohol prevention

(The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting

Authority [ACARA], 2018, version 8.4).
 Health and Physical Education is a strategic
way of encouraging healthier and safer

The behaviors among youth and children, as

well as including the education system in
Importance efforts to improve the educational, social,

of Health economic, and political dynamics that

impact health and well-being. Schools are
and thought to be an excellent environment for

Physical catching the young’s interest in terms of

their health and wellness knowledge,
Education: understanding and abilities (Callcott, D.,
Miller, J., & Wilson-Gahan, S. 2012).
 WHY IS PHYSICAL EXERCISE IMPORTANT?

Exercise can be something that causes children’s hearts to

pound harder and their breathing to become more rapid.
Children benefit from sitting less and moving for 60 minutes a
day allows them to:
o Develop stronger bones, lungs and joints.
o They will grow up with a strong heart
o Their muscle function, stamina, and coordination will
strengthen
o They will maintain a healthy body weight
o Their bodies will become more adaptable
o Their stance and stability will change
Australian Curriculum and Assessment Reporting
Authority:
By the end of year 4, students have identified methods for dealing with
transition. They recognize factors that help to reinforce identities. They
study how emotional reactions differ and how to communicate effectively
with others in several scenarios. Students view health signals and explore
the factors that affect positive and safe decisions. They recognize the
advantages of being socially active and safe. They summarize their ties to
their neighborhood and discuss local opportunities to help them with their
fitness, well-being, protection, and physical activity (ACARA, 2018, v.8.4).
Curriculum:
1. Personal, Social and Community
Health
2. Movement and Physical Activity
 Australian Curriculum Topics:
◦ In this area there are three sub strands under each strand
Year 4 students can gain many skills and knowledge during Health and Physical
Education classes which include:
o Being fit, healthy and active
o Interacting and communicating for fitness and well-being
o Contributing to the welfare and well-being of their communities
o Moving our bodies
o Recognizing flow
o Movement-based learning
(ACARA, 2018, v.8.4).
 Year 4 Motor
Run
skills:
Vertical jump

Year 4 students will learn

a variety of skills, they Overhead throw
will be able to develop
and practice the
following fundamental Forehand strike
motor skills during
Health and Physical
Education: Two-hand side-arm
strike
 PEDAGOGY:
PEDAGOGY:
Strength Based Approach
o Differentiation
o Inclusion
 CONCLUSION:
Health and Physical Education is important in
educational environments because it provides
students with the expertise, skills, and strategies
they need to make better choices about active
and safe lifestyles