Health and Physical Education

RATIONALE

God created humans with a wonderful “body machine”. This machine needs ongoing care and maintenance. Southland Adventist Christian School has a commitment to promoting an understanding of how the body works, and in promoting a balanced and healthful lifestyle. This is designed to enhance health, reduce stress, improve personal wellbeing and prepare students for eternal life.

SCHOOL GOALS

PRINCIPLES

The programme will:

1. Meet the requirements of the Health and Physical Education New Zealand Curriculum.

2. Be a balanced health and physical education programme which considers physical, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being.

3. Develop motor skills sequentially across all levels.

4. Develop responsible attitudes in students in order to create healthy communities and environments.

5. Follow health and safety guidelines.

6. Use local resources, people and centres for learning opportunities.

7. Follow the guidelines in the EOTC Curriculum document.

INDICATORS

Students will:

1. Physically participate in programmes within a sequential class program.

2. Experience success and enjoyment.

3. Develop a positive attitude to promote fairplay.

4. Understand and practice God's principles for good health.

5. Develop their social awareness about how to interact appropriately.

6. Recognise and understand how to keep safe.

7. Develop a positive self-image and show an increasing responsibility for their own health and physical activities.

GUIDELINES for TEACHERS

Teachers will follow the following guidelines:

1. Teach skill-based physical activity sessions each week.

2. On-going fitness will be part of the programme.

3. Health will be integrated into our Inquiry Learning.

4. The school planning format will be used.

5. The school will work actively with Active Southland.

6. Swimming lessons will take place at Splash Palace.

7. Life Education Trust will be included in the programme where appropriate.

8. The school will consult with the community and the proprietors every two years on relevant health issues.

Key Resources

• Health and Physical Education in the New Zealand Curriculum

• Move Well Resource

• Fundamental Skills- Kiwisport

• Police Education Officers

• Life Education Trust

• Active Southland

• School Heath Nurse

• New Zealand Fire Service