Sample AC linked HYP Mission

Increasing Physical ActivityFor best health and wellbeing, young people aged 13–17 years need at least 60 minutes of moderate to vigorous intensity physical activity every day. The amount of physical activity young people take is strongly influenced by what is happening around them.

Learning Area:Health and Physical Educationhttp://www.australiancurriculum.edu.au/healthandphysicaleducation/Rationale

Year Level:9/10

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Focus:How participation in physical activity and sport influence an individual’s identity

Content Descriptor:Critique behaviours and contextual factors that influence the health and wellbeing of their communities

Achievement Standard:Apply decision-making and problem-solving skills when taking action to enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing.

General Capabilities:LiteracyNumeracyCritical and creative thinkingPersonal and social capability

Cross Curriculum Priorities:Aboriginal and Torres Strait

Ethical UnderstandingIntercultural Understanding

Islander histories and cultureSustainability

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Learning Goals:What we want students to be able to

Know:Resources available to communities to increase participation in physical activity.Understand:Social, cultural and economic factors that influence the health behaviours of people in their community.Do:Propose changes to promote greater inclusiveness and accessibility in physical activity.

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Springboards for learning:Health benefits of physical activity addresses the influence and impact regular physical activity participation has on individual and community health and wellbeing. The content supports students to develop knowledge, understanding and skills to make active choices and to explore the range of influences on physical activity participation and choices.It is expected that all students will learn about the following: physical benefits of participating in physical

activity (including impact on health- and skill-related components of fitness)

benefits of physical activity based on intensity, nature and frequency

social, emotional and cognitive benefits of regular physical activity

social, cultural and environmental influences on physical activity participation

sedentary behaviours and their impact on health and wellbeing

strategies for minimising sedentary behaviour and including physical activity in daily routines.

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