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Physical Education


Physical  Education involves learning in, through and about movement - 

  • in movement/physical education, by developing physical skills in a range of movement contexts students learn to understand, appreciate and move their own bodies.
  • through movement/ physical activity, using the context of movement to develop knowledge of themselves and other people, social skills and positive attitudes and values.
  • about movement/physical activity, by examining the scientific aspects of it and by learning about the social and cultural significance movement has for individuals, groups and communities.
Year 9 Physical Education
 		Year 11 Physical Education
Year 10 Physical Education
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 Year 13 Physical Education

Physical benefits Physical education... - helps to develop motor skills, agility, strength, co-ordination and flexibility. - helps to improve cardio-respiratory functioning and can help reduce risk of high blood pressure and heart disease. - reduces the risk of colon cancer and diabetes. - can assist in weight management and help to regulate blood sugar levels. - helps to develop bone density, and to maintain the health of bones, muscles and joints. - improves the ability to relax, rest and sleep.
Social benefits Physical Education... - provides for fun, friendships and social interactions. - assists in social and cultural integration and understanding, - brings communities together. - helps development of decision making skills and skills to meet new challenges. - provides opportunites to develop leadership skills and 'followship' skills. - assists with coping with success, disappointment and managing competition. - provides opportunities for character development. - helps to minimise high risk behaviours. Spiritual benefits Physical education... - assists in expressing beliefs, values and attitudes. - encourages achieving personal ambitions and goals. - provides a medium to express individual purpose in life. - helps develop a desire to contribute to others and society. - provides an opportunity to interact with and appreciate the environment. - provides an opportunity to interact with and appreciate the environment. - provides avenues for people to dream and use their imagination. - helps people understand what it means to be human.
Mental and emotional benefits Physical education... - helps to develop positive identity and self worth. - promotes better thinking processes and speeds up reaction time and alertness. - promotes the ability to relax, laugh and enjoy life. - improves mood states and feelings of optimism. - reduces stress, anxiety and depression. - provides opportunities to play, be expressive, creative and spontaneous. - assists in rehabilitation and pain management.
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