Health and Physical Education

Through Health and Physical Education children and students learn about people’s physical, intellectual, emotional, spiritual and social aspects.

This learning area focuses on:

• ‘participation in physical activity’ as compared to ‘fitness’
• the teaching and application of skills in a variety of physical activities
• the importance of safe and respectful behaviours within safe environments
• the importance of understanding oneself in different situations
• food and nutrition
• personal development and group skills.

Through these, students will:

• develop a positive outlook on lifelong participation in regular physical activity
• grow personally and socially in order to benefit themselves and others
• develop understandings and take action about health and its importance for both the individual and the community.