10 Physical Education and Health

10 Physical Education and Health

Physical Education

In PE students learn both physical and social skills. The emphasis in our classes is for students to achieve and extend their abilities at a rate that is appropriate to them as individuals.  We teach cooperation, communication skills, teamwork, fair play and safety aspects alongside movement and physical skill development. 

Where possible, co-construction is used in the class and student voice is an integral part of the lesson. Students will participate in the following activities over the course of the year:

·         Athletics

·         International Games

·         Teaching games for understanding

·         Fitness/Anatomy

·         Volleyball

·         Create a Game

.         Softball

·         Ki O Rahi

Health 

Students will research and explore deep thinking in complex health issues.  They will develop their knowledge and understanding of issues relevant to their age.

The main focus for all lessons is on how to recognise issues and where to get help for these in their community.

Mental Health - Students will cover areas of body image, resilience, stress, depression and anxiety. The focus will be on how and where to get help and support for mental health issues:

Drugs & Alcohol - Students will gain knowledge and complete an investigative research assignment to understand issues that arise around drugs and alcohol including: types of drugs, short and long term effects of drugs and alcohol, laws around drugs and alcohol and vaping.

Sexual Education - Students will gain knowledge and develop strategies to deal with issues that arise around sex.  Knowledge will be gained in the following areas: gender identity, sexual health - STIs and STDs, contraception, pregnancy, consent and pornography

Nutrition-  Students will gain knowledge and understanding of nutrition and nutritional requirements with a strong focus on the nutrition of New Zealanders.