Health, Sport and Physical Activity in Australia’s Youth

“your child, your say, their future”

Leading health issues

ASTHMA OBESITY

MENTAL HEALTH

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Asthma

Triggers allergens tobacco smoke chemical irritants.

Causes Hereditary Genetic mutations The environment Proximity to other smokers

CAUSES

PATTERNS

EFFECTS

Asthma is a chronic disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing, which vary in severity and frequency.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare

In 2011-12 reported that the second most common long term conditions affecting children was asthma.

The 2011-12 report showed that asthma affected about 9% of children.

Short term effects Coughing wheezing, Discomfort Being tired.

Long term effects Developing respiratory

diseases such as bronchiectasis.

Death.

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Mental Health

Mental illnesses can cause failure to complete tasks a lack of motivation depression, self induced pain which can cause death,

mainly from suicide. Reckless behaviour with recreational drugs

CAUSES

PATTERNS

EFFECTS

Mental health is defined by the emotional well being of an individual.

The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare recorded that in 2011-12 it was estimated that 12% of young

adults aged 18-24 reported high levels of psychological distress.

Approximately 1 in 4 young people suffer from a mental illness

1 in 2 Australians will have suicidal thoughts at some time in their life, while 5-10% of young people will attempt suicide.

Another mental health issue is that 1 in 200 girls aged 15-19 suffer from anorexia nervosa.

Most disorders can be successfully treated.

Mental disorders can be hereditary Mental disorders can be developed

due to increased levels of stress from Trauma A low socioeconomic status Peer/family and social attitudes. Environment

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Obesity

The leading causes to obesity are A low socioeconomic status Environment Psychological Genetics

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CAUSES

PATTERNS

EFFECTS

Obesity is defined as abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health.

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare In 2004-05 22% of young Australians aged

18-24 were overweight but not obese, while 7% were classified as obese.

A vast total of 25% of Australian children are overweight.

The major risk factors of obesity include Diabetes Cardiovascular diseases such as a high blood

pressure leading to heart disease Cancer Risk of sleep apnoea Breathlessness Persistent obesity, Atherosclerosis where the arteries harden Coronary artery disease.

All three of these can lead to death.

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Physical benefits of Physical Activity

Physical activity Reduces the risk of heart attacks Allows the child to maintain a healthy

body weight or lose weight Maintain a good blood cholesterol level Lowers blood pressure

Physical activity increases Bone strength Muscle Tendon strength

Children Have more energy Become more relaxed Maintain good sleeping

Social benefits of Physical Activity

Children get to Meet new people Make new friendships Have fun

By socialising and playing a team sport children Increase self esteem Increase self confidence Improves technical and motor skills Improves brain functions Gain a sense of belonging

Role of the School

Education

Professionally trained teachers

Physical activity

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Education Schools provide awareness with programs such as

"No hat, no play" and "slip, slop, slap" slogans raise awareness about skin cancer

The "Quit now" program raises awareness about the harmful effects of smoking.

Healthy Harold is a program that goes to schools and talks to students of all ages about the health issues related to using recreational drugs and alcohol.

These health promoting programs by the NSW department of Health that aims to build positive self concepts in self worth, healthy body image and self efficiency.

Fresh tastes: NSW Healthy school canteen strategy supports the 2 and 5 program to increase the child's intake of

vegetables and fruits promotes the importance of good nutrition from a young age

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Physical Activity

Physical activity Encourages children to be active Allows children to develop new skills and abilities Allows students to learn fundamental movement

skills and increases their memory

Programs that support physical activity Aus kick is a sports program which goes to

schools. Class guided activities are set up to teach the student the skill and then it is applied in the game.

Dance groups such as Zumba and Activated Group go to schools teaching them a physical activity in a different way. By showing students that physical activity doesn’t mean running laps around an oval, students who using don’t participate in sports begin to enjoy themselves with friends.

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Professionally Trained Teachers

The NSW department of education Educates teachers about nutrition in Australian

public schools Improves the teachers ability to teach health to

the students. Provides teachers with the newest equipment to

make sure that their teaching is up to the latest standards

Provides teachers with a program to follow during the school year. This is a visual representation of what they are required to teach the students.

Specialised health services provide health information to improve health literacy.

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