2. Australia is obese
S Australia is consistently ranked among the fattest countries in
the world despite our rich sporting culture and ideal climate
S It is estimated that up to 14 million Australians are overweight,
and 5 million of these considered to be obese
S By 2025 up to 80% of Australians will be considered
overweight, with one in every three children also considered
overweight
S Obesity has a direct link to the prevalence of disease and early
death
(Department of Human Services Victoria, 2008)
3. Physical Activity
Physical activity is proven to benefit children’s:
•
Growth and development
•
Mental processing skills
•
Social and emotional wellbeing
By including physical education in schools, we are actively
promoting health and wellbeing in our young people.
(ACT health report, 2011)
4. But it goes beyond the
physical
S PDHPE is not only focused on physical education and
health, but also on the personal development of oneself.
Students learn about their own bodies, feelings, and
relationships.
S It is important to impart a knowledge of health and
wellbeing so ours kids can lead healthy, fulfilling lives in
the future.
S Not only do kids benefit physically, it has been proven
that physically active children perform better
academically, so PDHPE benefits schooling holistically.
5. So let’s get physical!
S PDHPE is all about lifestyle. Together we can improve the
physical, emotional, social, and academic welfare of our
next generation! So get out there and promote the
PDHPE philosophy of healthy, informed, active young
people.
