The Health and Physical Education curriculum provides opportunities for students to develop positive attitudes and values about their own health and wellbeing, as well as respect for the rights And values of others. Through structured learning experiences, students examine their own attitudes and values and the level of influence they have on their own and others’ health.
Focus areas indicate a range of learning across P-10 and provide a context for student engagement. A variety of focus areas are used to teach the content in each year of schooling, and provide students with a range of learning that can be applied in their daily lives.
Focus areas include:
Alcohol and other drugs
Food and nutrition
Health benefits of physical activity
Mental health and wellbeing
Relationships and sexuality
Safety
Active and minor games
Challenge and adventure activities
Fundamental movement skills
Games and sports
Lifelong physical activities