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STATISTICS
Studies have shown the prevalence of overweight and obesity among Australians has been steadily increasing for the past 30 years (Australian Bureau of Statistics). In 2007-08, one-quarter of all Australian children, or around 600,000 children aged 5-17, were overweight or obese, up four percentage points from 1995. (Australian Bureau of Statistics)
Studies also have shown that once children become obese they are more likely to stay obese into adulthood and have an increased risk of developing diseases associated with obesity (AIHW 2004).
RECOMMENDATIONS
To counter obesity, the 2004 Children who participate in quality physical education programs are more likely to be physically active throughout their life. (NSW DET)
IMPORTANCE OF PDHPE
PDHPE is significant in primary schools because it provides the knowledge, skills and understandings to a healthy lifestyle and
FOCUSES OF PDHPE
Physical, social, cognitive and emotional growth and development patterns. Development and maintenance of positive interpersonal relationship Factors influencing health choices
Be a role model!
REFERENCES
http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/1301.0Chapter1 1062009%E2%80%9310
http://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/137 0.0~2010~Chapter~Obesity%20%284.1.6.6.3%29
http://www.nhmrc.gov.au/your-health/obesity-and-overweight http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4102.0Main+Fe atures20Sep+2009#ENDNOTES http://www.curriculumsupport.education.nsw.gov.au/primary/pdhpe /assets/pdf/csarticles/guideactivity.pdf PDHPE K-6 Syllabus