To some, PDHPE and literacy in the same sentence may only be used as a reference to a ticked box in a programme for compliance. To others, it may be something that has become an important focus of their professional learning and professional reading, which is clearly evident within their PDHPE classroom. Without become confused […]
Literacy in PDHPE – Dan Jackson Read More »
At the beginning of a new school year it is timely for PDHPE teachers (and all teachers in education, including those who teach Community and Family Studies, Exploring Early Childhood and Child Studies!) to think about how they are going to create positive relationships with their students. PDHPE teachers all know too well about the
Getting to know your students Read More »
“All young people are loved and safe, have material basics, are healthy, are learning and participating and have a positive sense of identity and culture.” This is the vision for the NEST action agenda – a national plan for child and youth wellbeing – for all Australia’s children. The Student Wellbeing Action Network (SWAN) was
For students to flourish we must cherish teachers Read More »
As a primary school PE teacher, Kirsty Crouch from Immanuel Primary School in SA, is always looking for new tools to improve her teaching program…… so into the world of IT in PE she jumped! In this blog post, Kirsty shares seven iPad Apps which she uses regularly in her classroom that work successfully for her and her
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Any parent of a teenager or adolescent child will tell you that trying to prise them away from a screen when they are mid-flight in sending a life changing message or viewing ‘just one more’ image on Instagram is nigh on impossible. The language can be enough to make your hair curl and the conviction
Teen screen time affects their sleep patterns Read More »
Staff were also encouraged to take part in a 30 day challenge, where they were required to do something to improve their health for 30 days straight. A whopping 42 out of approximately 70 staff took up the challenge and gave up things like soft drink and lollies, while some committed to exercising three times
Teachers modelling a healthy lifestyle Read More »
Social networking sites such as Facebook have become a popular way for people to source health information, specifically relating to diet and exercise. However many adolescents are unable to differentiate between the credibility and accuracy of the health advice offered. The results of a study by Stephanie Jong of Flinders University draws on two of
Health on Facebook: Engaging critical minds Read More »
Quality health and physical education: why we need it in Australia? UNESCO recently released their report “Quality Physical Education: Guidelines for policy makers”. This global report provides a robust, evidence based framework and guidelines for the development and delivery of quality physical education programs to all children and young people. Given Australia is moving from
Quality health and physical education: why we need it in Australia? Read More »
This Position Statement has been developed in ACHPER’s role as the leading professional association for the purpose of contributing to discourse on the importance of the Health and Physical Education learning area in schools. It is part of ACHPER’s responsibility to present its position for the benefit of members as well as for productive, ongoing
The Importance of the Health and Physical Education learning area in schools Read More »
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