1. THE IMPORTANCE OF CHILDREN’S HEALTH
• OBESITY
• ASTHMA
•MENTAL ILLNESS
Healthy Children
=
Happy Children
Lets ensure that our children of today; are healthy adults of tomorrow.
2. Obesity
1 in 4 children considered being overweight or obese.
The home environment is the contributing factor.
Children living in remote or rural environments are
more susceptible to this issue.
Children eat more than they burn off.
Obesity is the beginning of other fatal health issues
3. Asthma
Australia is highly ranked on a global scale.
Male children show dominance in asthma cases.
Asthma is predominately hereditary and can be
triggered by a parent who suffers from eczema or hay
fever.
The effects of asthma can be mild and include
sweating and heavy breathing but on the other hand
can be fatal.
4. Mental Illness
Mental illness is often identifiable if you don’t know
the child.
Mental illness usually continues into adulthood.
It effects their thought patterns, behaviours and
interactions with others.
50% of children with a mental illness will drop put of
school.
5. Physical and Social Benefits of Physical Activity
Strengthen muscles and bones.
Explore themselves and their own minds.
Make new friends and interact with old ones.
Build confidence and resilience.
Promotes and inclusive environment.
Become HEALTHY and HAPPY!
6. Education within Schools
Children learn the importance of patterns, cause and
effect of child health issues.
External services incorporated into programs.
Support services available for children and their
families.
7. Professional Development amongst Teachers
Teachers are required to graduate University to be
qualified.
Ongoing professional development is attended to
ensure teachers are up to date with current
knowledge on child health issues.
8. Physical Activity within Schools
Swimming and athletics carnivals.
Primary School Sports Association (PSSA).
Recess and lunch times.
