Armoury Academy aims to make physical activity more accessible and enjoyable for both students and the local community. It offers recreational fitness classes at schools to help break the cycle of inactivity. For students, the "FUNdamentals" program teaches core movement skills in a progressive, age-appropriate manner through fun classes. It provides an alternative to competitive sports cultures. For adults, "ArmourMe" and "CrossBox" classes offer inclusive, affordable fitness options located at schools. Armoury Academy collects health data and works with schools on initiatives to promote overall wellness. It is part of WeBenefit, a platform that helps schools save money through bulk purchasing and earn revenue by connecting schools with suppliers and families
This document discusses the importance of physical fitness for young people participating in World Challenge expeditions. It begins by outlining how expeditions can help young people develop important life skills if they are physically prepared. World Challenge then introduced compulsory fitness testing in 2013 and found that over 25% of participants did not meet the recommended fitness level. The document emphasizes that physical activity is important for healthy growth and development in young people. It provides advice for participants on developing expedition fitness and highlights stories of past participants who emphasize the importance of being physically fit.
The document discusses the author Nicholas Louw's experiences with physical education (PDHPE) from childhood through to their views on being a PDHPE teacher. It describes how the author was initially influenced by parents and play to be physically active. It then discusses participating in sports through school and exploring different activities. The author views a competent PDHPE teacher as fit, knowledgeable about various sports and activities, and able to engage and motivate students. The document emphasizes that physical education is important for students' health, well-being, and academic performance.
Physical exercise must be made mandatory in schools and collegesMD TOUFIQ HASAN ANIK
physical exercise must be made mandatory in schools and colleges to fight obesity, to sharpen physical-mental capability along with the opportunities to create future career.
This document summarizes what students will be learning in PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) class this year. Topics include recycling and the environment, healthy relationships, healthy food choices, the human body, fundamental movement skills, gymnastics, dance, road safety, swimming, sun safety. It explains that PDHPE ensures students learn knowledge, skills and values to lead healthy, fulfilling lives physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Regular physical activity is important for students' performance, academic achievement, and overall well-being.
Physical education in elementary schools is important for students' health and development. It teaches children motor skills, fitness, and how to interact with others. Regular physical activity can help reduce obesity, improve cardiovascular health, build strong bones and muscles, boost mental focus, and prevent chronic diseases. National organizations recommend at least an hour of physical activity per day for children.
This document outlines the foundation and objectives of a physical education curriculum. It describes how PE plays an important role in students' physical growth and development by teaching skills, attitudes, and values towards healthy, active lifestyles. The goals are to develop motor skills, fitness, sportsmanship, safety practices, and an understanding of health benefits. A physically educated student enjoys physical activity, maintains health and fitness, has positive self-esteem, applies thinking skills, and demonstrates fair play. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, covering fundamental movements, gymnastics, dance, games, athletics and more.
This document discusses the importance of physical fitness for young people participating in World Challenge expeditions. It begins by outlining how expeditions can help young people develop important life skills if they are physically prepared. World Challenge then introduced compulsory fitness testing in 2013 and found that over 25% of participants did not meet the recommended fitness level. The document emphasizes that physical activity is important for healthy growth and development in young people. It provides advice for participants on developing expedition fitness and highlights stories of past participants who emphasize the importance of being physically fit.
The document discusses the author Nicholas Louw's experiences with physical education (PDHPE) from childhood through to their views on being a PDHPE teacher. It describes how the author was initially influenced by parents and play to be physically active. It then discusses participating in sports through school and exploring different activities. The author views a competent PDHPE teacher as fit, knowledgeable about various sports and activities, and able to engage and motivate students. The document emphasizes that physical education is important for students' health, well-being, and academic performance.
Physical exercise must be made mandatory in schools and collegesMD TOUFIQ HASAN ANIK
physical exercise must be made mandatory in schools and colleges to fight obesity, to sharpen physical-mental capability along with the opportunities to create future career.
This document summarizes what students will be learning in PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) class this year. Topics include recycling and the environment, healthy relationships, healthy food choices, the human body, fundamental movement skills, gymnastics, dance, road safety, swimming, sun safety. It explains that PDHPE ensures students learn knowledge, skills and values to lead healthy, fulfilling lives physically, mentally, socially and spiritually. Regular physical activity is important for students' performance, academic achievement, and overall well-being.
Physical education in elementary schools is important for students' health and development. It teaches children motor skills, fitness, and how to interact with others. Regular physical activity can help reduce obesity, improve cardiovascular health, build strong bones and muscles, boost mental focus, and prevent chronic diseases. National organizations recommend at least an hour of physical activity per day for children.
This document outlines the foundation and objectives of a physical education curriculum. It describes how PE plays an important role in students' physical growth and development by teaching skills, attitudes, and values towards healthy, active lifestyles. The goals are to develop motor skills, fitness, sportsmanship, safety practices, and an understanding of health benefits. A physically educated student enjoys physical activity, maintains health and fitness, has positive self-esteem, applies thinking skills, and demonstrates fair play. The curriculum is developmentally appropriate, covering fundamental movements, gymnastics, dance, games, athletics and more.
The document is a physical education syllabus for primary, secondary, and pre-university levels in Singapore from 2006. It outlines the aims, objectives, scope, content, and expected learning outcomes of the PE curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' motor skills, knowledge, and attitudes to support a physically active and healthy lifestyle. It covers content areas like fundamental movements, educational gymnastics, dance, games, health and fitness management, athletics, swimming, and other physical activities. Schools are expected to provide a balanced PE program across all levels to help students attain the key learning goals at each stage of their education.
Jim Fallis, an expert with over 30 years of experience as a coach, athletic director, and nonprofit director, shares several reasons why youth sports can benefit your child!
The document discusses Havergal College's Health and Physical Education department. It summarizes that the department aims to develop physically literate students through their program by limiting competition and focusing on developing a variety of skills. It describes the department's use of the Teaching Games for Understanding model to teach sports concepts. The department wants students to understand strategy and make connections between skills to be successful in life. It highlights the diverse expertise of faculty members in coaching and teaching a wide range of sports and activities.
Csec physical education and sport syllabusWahyah Seh
This document outlines the Caribbean Examinations Council's (CXC) Physical Education and Sport syllabus. It provides details on the aims, organization, certification, examination format, teaching recommendations and content of the compulsory core and option components. The core covers the history and development of physical education and sport, anatomy and physiology, fitness and performance, health and nutrition, and trends and social issues. Students must complete the core and three sports from at least two different options, which include dance, gymnastics, martial arts and others. Assessment consists of theory and practical exams along with a school-based assessment component.
Exercise and Older People: A Community Practitioners PerspectiveUniversity of Bath
Presentation by Sarah Jarvis for ESRC Seminar Series on Ageing and Physical Activity -
"Physical Activity as a 'Career': A Life Course Perspective"
http://seminars.ecehh.org
This document discusses the importance of physical education and physical activity. It begins by outlining some of the physical benefits of exercise, such as controlling weight, reducing risk of diseases, and promoting brain growth. It then discusses why physical education is important in primary schools for developing healthy habits and promoting fitness. The document recommends that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. It provides some strategies for incorporating physical activity into the school day, such as providing active breaks and encouraging physical activity before and after school. Overall, the document emphasizes that regular physical activity has significant cognitive and health benefits for children.
importance of physical fitness in schools Martha Mabunda
Physical education in South African schools has declined, with the subject now grouped with life orientation taught by teachers without physical education expertise. This has contributed to poor physical health in South Africa, with 32% of children lacking physical education. Regular exercise provides mental and physical benefits like increased alertness, reduced obesity, and social skills. Schools have a responsibility to promote physical fitness through physical education to develop healthy habits in students.
Physical education and sports are important for health, fitness, and wellness. Regular physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases and promote a healthy lifestyle. However, physical education is often a neglected subject. The document outlines several facts about physical education and sports for all. It emphasizes that physical education should be a lifelong pursuit and stresses the importance of developing healthy behaviors from a young age. It also discusses the benefits of physical activity for children and adolescents. The overall goal is to promote physical education and sports for all levels of participation.
The document discusses the importance of physical activity in schools. It notes that only a small percentage of students meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. A survey found that 67% of respondents think physical education should be mandatory in schools. The document argues that requiring physical activity in schools would lower childhood obesity rates and improve academic performance, as physical activity has been shown in over 800 studies to enhance concentration. It concludes that incorporating physical activity into education can lead to an overall healthier lifestyle.
This document discusses the importance of physical education in schools. It begins by defining positive physical education and explaining the goals and benefits. It then discusses national standards and recommendations for physical activity and education. Data is presented showing declines in physical education in schools and rises in childhood obesity. The role of physical education in addressing obesity and increasing physical activity is explored. Reasons are given for why schools should take responsibility for student physical activity and education.
This document summarizes physical activity guidelines and research on the importance of physical education. It finds that physical inactivity is rising among children and adults in the US, contributing to health issues. Research shows physical activity improves brain development, academic performance, and reduces health risks. The document provides physical activity guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults and lists resources for more information.
The Importance of Physical Activty and its Effects on Learningsammcd13
This presentation discusses the importance of physical activity, particularly in young people. It focusses on how physical activity can assist students to become better learners.
The document provides an overview of elementary school physical education, including its definition, objectives, domains of learning, and recommendations in North Carolina. It discusses how physical education programs have evolved historically due to various influences like wars, health crises, and education reforms. The document also outlines several national organizations that affect health and physical education.
MOVE Congress 2019 presentation by Claude Scheuer, University of Luxembourg, in the track 'Discovering new perspectives on physical activity promotion among school children' on 18 October.
This document discusses the importance of including physical education in primary and secondary school curriculums. It provides several key reasons why physical education is important for students' development, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive benefits. It also notes that physical education can help develop life skills like teamwork and leadership. The document reflects on how these beliefs fit with the author's views about teaching, and their view that physical education should be an important part of any primary school curriculum due to the positive impacts on children's health, social development, and academic performance.
A simple presentation showing the benefits of physical education related to health, behavior, and learning. This is meant to create an awareness of benefits, open the door for further communication, and support physical education programs.
A study on benefits of being a sports personBeulahJayarani
It discuss about on benefits of being a sports person. Objectives of the study, METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY, AGE GROUP OF THE STUDENTS, HABITAT OF THE STUDENTS, FINDING AND SUGGESTIONS & Conclusions
Charles Hillman, Ph.D. - "The Relation of Childhood Fitness and Adiposity to ...youth_nex
The document discusses the relationship between childhood fitness, obesity, and cognitive and brain health. It summarizes research showing that higher fitness is associated with better performance on achievement tests and cognitive tasks involving inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. Studies find higher fit children have larger basal ganglia volumes and better relational memory. An intervention study found an after-school physical activity program improved cognitive control as measured by ERPs. Higher adiposity is linked to poorer cognitive performance and brain health. Acute exercise benefits cognitive performance. Collectively, the findings suggest physical activity benefits academic performance and cognitive development by supporting brain health.
Physical activity is important for both physical and mental health. Schools can play a key role in promoting physical activity among children by incorporating it into the school day in various ways, such as providing regular breaks for physical activity, offering extracurricular physical activity programs, and encouraging teachers to incorporate movement into their lessons. Promoting physical activity in schools may help reduce childhood obesity and chronic disease, and improve students' academic performance, self-esteem, mood, and quality of life.
1) Physical activity provides many health benefits for children like strong muscles and bones, weight control, better sleep, and improved academic motivation and self-esteem.
2) While physical activity and physical education are related, they are not the same - physical activity is a behavior while physical education teaches skills for a lifetime of activity.
3) For children to engage in physical activity long-term, physical education is needed to teach skills and develop lifelong habits of activity.
This document discusses the importance of physical activity and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It notes that a 2002 NSW summit found childhood obesity requires complex solutions. Schools can help by teaching healthy lifestyles through PDHPE, with 120 minutes of physical activity per week recommended. Physical activity benefits children's development, health, skills, and brain development. However, only 60% of children participate in sports outside of school, so more must be done to encourage physical activity.
The document discusses the importance of physical activity and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It notes that a 2002 NSW summit found childhood obesity requires complex solutions. It recommends schools dedicate 120 minutes per week to physical activity and develop students' movement skills. The benefits of physical activity for children include healthy development, weight control, bone and heart health, and brain development. However, many Australian children do not meet physical activity guidelines. Parents are urged to support their children in being more active.
The document is a physical education syllabus for primary, secondary, and pre-university levels in Singapore from 2006. It outlines the aims, objectives, scope, content, and expected learning outcomes of the PE curriculum. The curriculum aims to develop students' motor skills, knowledge, and attitudes to support a physically active and healthy lifestyle. It covers content areas like fundamental movements, educational gymnastics, dance, games, health and fitness management, athletics, swimming, and other physical activities. Schools are expected to provide a balanced PE program across all levels to help students attain the key learning goals at each stage of their education.
Jim Fallis, an expert with over 30 years of experience as a coach, athletic director, and nonprofit director, shares several reasons why youth sports can benefit your child!
The document discusses Havergal College's Health and Physical Education department. It summarizes that the department aims to develop physically literate students through their program by limiting competition and focusing on developing a variety of skills. It describes the department's use of the Teaching Games for Understanding model to teach sports concepts. The department wants students to understand strategy and make connections between skills to be successful in life. It highlights the diverse expertise of faculty members in coaching and teaching a wide range of sports and activities.
Csec physical education and sport syllabusWahyah Seh
This document outlines the Caribbean Examinations Council's (CXC) Physical Education and Sport syllabus. It provides details on the aims, organization, certification, examination format, teaching recommendations and content of the compulsory core and option components. The core covers the history and development of physical education and sport, anatomy and physiology, fitness and performance, health and nutrition, and trends and social issues. Students must complete the core and three sports from at least two different options, which include dance, gymnastics, martial arts and others. Assessment consists of theory and practical exams along with a school-based assessment component.
Exercise and Older People: A Community Practitioners PerspectiveUniversity of Bath
Presentation by Sarah Jarvis for ESRC Seminar Series on Ageing and Physical Activity -
"Physical Activity as a 'Career': A Life Course Perspective"
http://seminars.ecehh.org
This document discusses the importance of physical education and physical activity. It begins by outlining some of the physical benefits of exercise, such as controlling weight, reducing risk of diseases, and promoting brain growth. It then discusses why physical education is important in primary schools for developing healthy habits and promoting fitness. The document recommends that children get at least 60 minutes of physical activity per day. It provides some strategies for incorporating physical activity into the school day, such as providing active breaks and encouraging physical activity before and after school. Overall, the document emphasizes that regular physical activity has significant cognitive and health benefits for children.
importance of physical fitness in schools Martha Mabunda
Physical education in South African schools has declined, with the subject now grouped with life orientation taught by teachers without physical education expertise. This has contributed to poor physical health in South Africa, with 32% of children lacking physical education. Regular exercise provides mental and physical benefits like increased alertness, reduced obesity, and social skills. Schools have a responsibility to promote physical fitness through physical education to develop healthy habits in students.
Physical education and sports are important for health, fitness, and wellness. Regular physical activity can help prevent chronic diseases and promote a healthy lifestyle. However, physical education is often a neglected subject. The document outlines several facts about physical education and sports for all. It emphasizes that physical education should be a lifelong pursuit and stresses the importance of developing healthy behaviors from a young age. It also discusses the benefits of physical activity for children and adolescents. The overall goal is to promote physical education and sports for all levels of participation.
The document discusses the importance of physical activity in schools. It notes that only a small percentage of students meet the recommended 60 minutes of daily physical activity. A survey found that 67% of respondents think physical education should be mandatory in schools. The document argues that requiring physical activity in schools would lower childhood obesity rates and improve academic performance, as physical activity has been shown in over 800 studies to enhance concentration. It concludes that incorporating physical activity into education can lead to an overall healthier lifestyle.
This document discusses the importance of physical education in schools. It begins by defining positive physical education and explaining the goals and benefits. It then discusses national standards and recommendations for physical activity and education. Data is presented showing declines in physical education in schools and rises in childhood obesity. The role of physical education in addressing obesity and increasing physical activity is explored. Reasons are given for why schools should take responsibility for student physical activity and education.
This document summarizes physical activity guidelines and research on the importance of physical education. It finds that physical inactivity is rising among children and adults in the US, contributing to health issues. Research shows physical activity improves brain development, academic performance, and reduces health risks. The document provides physical activity guidelines for children, adolescents, and adults and lists resources for more information.
The Importance of Physical Activty and its Effects on Learningsammcd13
This presentation discusses the importance of physical activity, particularly in young people. It focusses on how physical activity can assist students to become better learners.
The document provides an overview of elementary school physical education, including its definition, objectives, domains of learning, and recommendations in North Carolina. It discusses how physical education programs have evolved historically due to various influences like wars, health crises, and education reforms. The document also outlines several national organizations that affect health and physical education.
MOVE Congress 2019 presentation by Claude Scheuer, University of Luxembourg, in the track 'Discovering new perspectives on physical activity promotion among school children' on 18 October.
This document discusses the importance of including physical education in primary and secondary school curriculums. It provides several key reasons why physical education is important for students' development, including physical, social, emotional, and cognitive benefits. It also notes that physical education can help develop life skills like teamwork and leadership. The document reflects on how these beliefs fit with the author's views about teaching, and their view that physical education should be an important part of any primary school curriculum due to the positive impacts on children's health, social development, and academic performance.
A simple presentation showing the benefits of physical education related to health, behavior, and learning. This is meant to create an awareness of benefits, open the door for further communication, and support physical education programs.
A study on benefits of being a sports personBeulahJayarani
It discuss about on benefits of being a sports person. Objectives of the study, METHODOLOGY OF THE STUDY, AGE GROUP OF THE STUDENTS, HABITAT OF THE STUDENTS, FINDING AND SUGGESTIONS & Conclusions
Charles Hillman, Ph.D. - "The Relation of Childhood Fitness and Adiposity to ...youth_nex
The document discusses the relationship between childhood fitness, obesity, and cognitive and brain health. It summarizes research showing that higher fitness is associated with better performance on achievement tests and cognitive tasks involving inhibition, working memory, and cognitive flexibility. Studies find higher fit children have larger basal ganglia volumes and better relational memory. An intervention study found an after-school physical activity program improved cognitive control as measured by ERPs. Higher adiposity is linked to poorer cognitive performance and brain health. Acute exercise benefits cognitive performance. Collectively, the findings suggest physical activity benefits academic performance and cognitive development by supporting brain health.
Physical activity is important for both physical and mental health. Schools can play a key role in promoting physical activity among children by incorporating it into the school day in various ways, such as providing regular breaks for physical activity, offering extracurricular physical activity programs, and encouraging teachers to incorporate movement into their lessons. Promoting physical activity in schools may help reduce childhood obesity and chronic disease, and improve students' academic performance, self-esteem, mood, and quality of life.
1) Physical activity provides many health benefits for children like strong muscles and bones, weight control, better sleep, and improved academic motivation and self-esteem.
2) While physical activity and physical education are related, they are not the same - physical activity is a behavior while physical education teaches skills for a lifetime of activity.
3) For children to engage in physical activity long-term, physical education is needed to teach skills and develop lifelong habits of activity.
This document discusses the importance of physical activity and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It notes that a 2002 NSW summit found childhood obesity requires complex solutions. Schools can help by teaching healthy lifestyles through PDHPE, with 120 minutes of physical activity per week recommended. Physical activity benefits children's development, health, skills, and brain development. However, only 60% of children participate in sports outside of school, so more must be done to encourage physical activity.
The document discusses the importance of physical activity and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It notes that a 2002 NSW summit found childhood obesity requires complex solutions. It recommends schools dedicate 120 minutes per week to physical activity and develop students' movement skills. The benefits of physical activity for children include healthy development, weight control, bone and heart health, and brain development. However, many Australian children do not meet physical activity guidelines. Parents are urged to support their children in being more active.
The document discusses the importance of physical activity and PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) in primary schools. It notes that a 2002 NSW summit found childhood obesity requires complex solutions. It recommends schools dedicate 120 minutes per week to physical activity and develop students' movement skills. The benefits of physical activity for children include healthy growth, weight control, bone/muscle strength, and brain development. However, many Australian children do not meet activity guidelines. Parents are urged to support their children in being physically active.
Physical education in elementary schools is important for students' health and development. It helps them learn motor skills, maintain physical fitness, and develop social and psychological skills. Regular physical activity can prevent obesity and related health issues. It also improves students' concentration, stress levels, and overall well-being. National organizations recommend at least an hour of physical education per day in elementary schools.
This document provides an overview of Long-Term Athlete Development (LTAD), a model for sport development that promotes physical literacy, fun, and a progressive pathway for children from recreational play to competitive excellence. It discusses challenges in Canada's sport system and how LTAD addresses the needs of all children through athlete-centered, coach-driven programming based on biological maturation rather than age. The document also introduces the concept of windows of optimal trainability for skills like strength, speed, stamina and flexibility.
This document describes the CATCH program at Oakland Elementary School, which promotes physical activity and healthy eating. It discusses the program's focus on classrooms, PE, food service, and family involvement. CATCH has proven health benefits like reduced obesity and is cost-effective. The school implements nutrition education, physical activity like brain breaks and activity contracts, and involves parents through classes, newsletters, and events. It also describes implementing physical activity in the classroom, fitness month, and ways for staff to get involved, such as exercise sessions and competitions with students. The community is involved through a fun run, parks, recreation centers, community gardens, and guest speakers. Finally, it proposes using marketing strategies like bulletin boards and a newsletter
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) is one of six key learning areas in the NSW primary school curriculum. It aims to develop students' health, well-being, and quality of life through encouraging healthy choices, maintaining positive relationships, teaching personal safety, and promoting regular physical activity and motor skill development to decrease obesity and health problems.
The document discusses the importance of teaching Physical Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) in school. It notes that the PDHPE syllabus ensures students learn knowledge, skills and values related to physical, mental, social and spiritual health. Some of the key topics taught in PDHPE include healthy food choices, relationships, the body, fundamental movement skills, swimming and sun safety. The document emphasizes that daily physical activity is important for student performance, academic achievement, and overall health and well-being.
PDHPE is an important subject in primary schools for several reasons. It promotes physical activity, which can improve cardiovascular health and reduce risks like obesity. It also helps develop positive social relationships through team sports and teaches skills like cooperation. Additionally, PDHPE promotes making healthy lifestyle choices and living in a safe, secure environment by teaching students about health, safety strategies, and making the subject fun.
The document discusses the importance of the PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) syllabus in primary school. It notes that PDHPE ensures students learn knowledge, skills and values to lead healthy, fulfilling lives physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. Children learn topics like valuing themselves and others, daily physical activity, decision making, relationships, movement skills, and personal health choices. The document also lists specific topics that will be covered in PDHPE for the current year, including recycling, health choices, relationships, the body, movement skills, and safety topics. It emphasizes that physical activity is important for health and well-being as obesity increases globally.
This document discusses the importance of physical and mental health for children. It notes that 11% of Australian children do not meet physical activity guidelines and 1 in 5 children are overweight or obese. A child's physical and mental health can be influenced by their family's health behaviors and genetics. If obesity is not addressed in childhood, it can lead to health issues in adulthood like heart disease, diabetes, and depression. The document recommends that participating in sports and physical activity can improve both physical and mental health by enhancing self-esteem, developing friendships, and reducing stress. It suggests schools can promote children's health by encouraging physical activity through active play at breaks, healthy canteens, and physical education programs.
PDHPE is one of the six key learning areas covered in primary schools in New South Wales. It provides many benefits by contributing to the holistic development of children. Some key ways PDHPE is valuable include teaching road safety, promoting healthy eating habits, introducing various physical activities with health benefits, and supporting social and emotional growth by increasing social interactions and encouraging teamwork.
PDHPE is one of the six key learning areas covered in primary schools in New South Wales. It provides many benefits by contributing to the holistic development of children. Some key ways PDHPE is valuable include teaching road safety by encouraging children to follow road rules, promoting healthy eating habits through lessons on portion sizes and food types, instructing a variety of physical activities that provide health benefits like weight management and stronger bones/muscles, and supporting social-emotional growth by increasing social interactions and encouraging teamwork.
This document discusses plans for before, during, and after school programs and activities at Oakland Elementary School to promote physical activity and healthy eating among students. It provides details on breakfast, lunch, and after school club programs offering nutritious foods and exercise opportunities. Breaks for physical activity during class time and incentives for daily exercise are also outlined. Ensuring staff participation in fitness initiatives and community partnerships for recreational activities and guest speakers are addressed. A marketing plan involving bulletin boards, social media, and a newsletter is described to communicate the school's wellness goals.
PDHPE (Personal Development, Health and Physical Education) is an important subject in primary schools that promotes healthy lifestyles and relationships. However, it only receives 2 hours of classroom time per week. Data shows that many Australian children are overweight and underactive, and do not eat enough vegetables. PDHPE allows students to develop skills and knowledge for lifelong health, fitness, and relationships through topics like physical activity, nutrition, and interpersonal communication.
PDHPE in primary schools aims to promote physical activity, develop social relationships, encourage healthy lifestyle choices, and promote safety. It does this by encouraging regular physical activity to improve health, using team sports to teach cooperation and social skills, educating students on nutrition and healthy eating, and teaching students to recognize and handle dangerous situations.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is a core part of the NSW primary school curriculum. It aims to promote physical activity and a healthy lifestyle in students. PDHPE teaches students to value themselves and others, make healthy choices, and learn safety skills. The goal is for students to develop lifelong habits of health, well-being, and physical activity.
Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is a key learning area in the NSW primary curriculum that aims to promote physical activity, encourage valuing self and others, teach students about making healthy choices, and emphasize safe living. PDHPE encourages students to develop self-confidence, form positive relationships, and learn the importance of maintaining a fun and healthy lifestyle.
2. o Inactivity is killing us. Lifestyle related diseases account for 37% of
deaths in South Africa and 61% of us are overweight or obese. The
majority of South Africans, learners and adults alike, live increasingly
sedentary lives
o Physical activity brings us alive: it helps us to live healthily, sleep
well and stay trim, it boosts immunity, is fun and makes us feel
invigorated
o But many are put off by what they perceive to be elitist gym and
sports cultures
o Armoury Academy makes physical activity enjoyable, affordable
and accessible; makes it easy to break the cycle of inactivity; makes
the school an even more valued community resource
2
ARMOURY ACADEMY MAKES PHYSICAL ACTIVITY ENJOYABLE, AFFORDABLE AND
ACCESSIBLE TO ALL
Fitness for all
Armoury Academy helps schools serve their communities, do good, and make money
3. 3
Your school – a health promoting school
THERE IS AN URGENCY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS ALIKE TO ADOPT HEALTHIER
LIFESTYLES – AND SCHOOLS CAN HELP LEAD THE WAY
Attributes of a health-promoting school:
o Strives to improve the health of learners, school personnel, families and
community by any means it can
o Focuses on preventing leading causes of death, disease and disability: a
sedentary lifestyle, lack of physical activity, poor nutrition, drug and tobacco use
o Engages stakeholders - health and education officials, teachers, teachers’ unions,
students, parents, health providers and community leaders – to make the school a
healthier place
o Strives to provide a healthy environment through school health education, school
health services and school or community projects and outreach
o Focuses on influencing health related behaviours by addressing individuals’
knowledge, beliefs, skills, attitudes and values
Armoury Academy means more than just fitness. We are a health provider, working with schools to
strengthen their capacity as healthy settings for living and learning
Source & illustration: Vitality Schools Programme / the World Health Organisation Global School Health Inititiative
5. FUNDAMENTALS CREATES A HEALTH CONSCIOUS PLATFORM FOR LIFELONG
PARTICIPATION IN EXERCISE AND SPORT
Children’s lives are increasingly
sedentary
Children should spend at least sixty minutes
a day in vigorous physical activity. Yet on
average they are spending less than twenty;
and are spending three hours a day in front
of screens; and don’t always eat so healthily,
with two thirds of adolescents eating fast
foods at least three times a week
These rising risk factors give cause for
concern - It is reported that South African
children are at medium to high risk of
developing chronic lifestyle diseases
5Sources: Vitality Schools Programme. South African Medical Research Council, WHO, The Lancet, South Africa’s 2014 Report Card on Physical Activity for
Children and Youth, The Economist article Jan 30th 2016, ‘Africa’s gym craze – beerbelly busters’
FUNdamentals - for life
FUNdamentals for learners helps begin
the journey to healthy living
Our brand of recreational physical activity
gives children the opportunity to learn and
show their skills, gain greater confidence and
self-awareness and enables them to enjoy
sport and safely conduct everyday physical
tasks
The bonus is that exercise sparks the brain
and has been shown to be a vital factor in
improving emotional intelligence, intellectual
ability and literacy scores
Check out the insightful video from TEDx “Want Smarter, Healthier Kids? Try Physical Education?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V81cO8xyMaI
6. FUNDAMENTALS PROVIDES A FUN, COMPLEMENTARY ALTERNATIVE TO AN
ELITEST SPORTS CULTURE
Participation in competitive sports
has long been a staple of school
culture. Competitive sports develop
personal and social skills and create a
solid work ethic that values practice
and rewards determination. Sport is
good
But sports can also be offputting for
the majority outside of the winning
circle. Team sports can be intense and
exclusive and don’t encourage life-long
participation because people drop out.
Repetitive sport-specific training can
also lead to overuse injuries
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Competitive sport is not all
With pressure on packed
timetables, limited time must be put
to maximum effect. FUNdamentals
means fitness for all: it favours
inclusivity over exclusivity and ‘core’
exercises and movement skills over
sport-specific repetitive exercise
FUNdamentals is about fun, positive
experiences with an emphasis on play
(from little ‘uns to adolescents). It has
a solid foundation in movement skills
so that learners can safely take part in
sport and be physically active for life.
children learn through play | exercise builds new brain cells | teachers fill them
Sources: UK survey by the MCC and ‘chance to shine’ charity.
7. WITH PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN DECLINE, ‘FUNDAMENTALS’ PROVIDES SCHOOLS
WITH SPECIALIST PE PRACTIONERS AND A RESEARCH-BASED CURRICULUM
Since Physical Education (PE) was removed as a stand-alone subject and incorporated
into the Life Orientation curriculum, we have seen a drop in PE participation at schools.
This may be due to a lack of trained practitioners, content understanding and time
constraints. FUNdamentals fills the gap, offering a fun, progressive, grade-specific
approach to health and fitness, delivered by specialists through well-designed classes,
either in school time or as an extra-mural activity:
7Sources: Vitality Schools Programme. Sigelman C, Rider E (2003). Lifespan human development (4th ed.). Belmont: Wadsworth. Dept. of Basic Education
Piaget’s theory: ‘moving is learning’
FUNdamentals, as an extra-mural
activity
The school provides facilities (a field
and/or hall) for out-of-hours classes and
distributes informational marketing
materials to parents
Parents pay for the classes and the
school receives a 15% revenue share
FUNdamentals, provided by the
school
Armoury Academy provides a Physical
Trainer who takes PE classes in school
time, in accordance with the research-
based FUNdamentals curriculum
The school pays for classes, which are
recovered through school fees
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The core movement skills
WITH FUNDAMENTALS, LEARNERS PRACTICE MOVEMENT SKILLS IN A
PROGRESSIVE AND SCIENTIFICALLY PROVEN SEQUENCE, RELATIVE TO AGE
TRAVELLING SKILLS OBJECT CONTROL SKILLS BALANCE MOVEMENTS
o Boosting
o Climbing
o Eggbeater
o Galloping
o Gliding
o Hopping
o Ice Picking
o Jumping
o Leaping
o Poling
o Running
o Sculling
o Skating
o Skipping
o Slding
o Swimming
o Swinging
o Wheeling
o Sending:
• Kicking
• Punting
• Rolling (ball)
• Strike (ball, puck, ring)
• Throwing
o Receiving:
• Catching
• Stopping
• Trapping
o Travelling with:
• Dribbling (feet)
• Dribbling (hands)
• Dribbling (stick)
o Receiving and Sending:
• Striking (bat)
• Striking (stick)
• Volleying
o Balancing / Centering
o Body Rolling
o Dodging
o Eggbeater
o Floating
o Landing
o Ready Position
o Sinking / Falling
o Spinning
o Stopping
o Stretching / Curling
o Swinging
o Twisting / Turning
Jess 1999. adapted Balyi & Way 2004
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Our value-adding services
IN ADDITION TO CLASSES, OUR TRAINERS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE SCHOOL TO
HELP WITH HEALTH RELATED INITIATIVES
o Our Physical Trainers are trained in the Vitality ‘Champion’ approach.
This means that they can conduct audits of the school’s health, help
set wellness goals and develop action plans. They can also run
specific interventions, such as:
o Tuck Shop. Educates learners and teachers on healthy eating
choices and advice to tuckshop owners on healthy food option.
Tools include tuck shop assessment and posters
o Activity Circuits. Help design and implement activity circuits in
schools. Tools include information booklet and designs
o Working with WeBenefit, Armoury Academy can source high quality
sports and activity equipment at the best prices
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Research and feedback
ARMOURY ACADEMY PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE, HEALTH-RELATED PHYSICAL
FITNESS ASSESSMENTS
o Each term, we provide parents with an electonic report. A
baseline and progress report is given on each child with a
comparison to norms, along with comments from the Trainer. This
enables parents to better understand their children’s fitness levels
and make positive interventions if required
o The school receives a collective report. This enables
comparison with past data and with other schools so that the school
can review performance with the Trainer and discuss changes if
necessary
o Armoury Academy collects the aggregate data from all
schools. We analyse this data and share it with academia to make
a positive contribution to society
Fitness assessments provide a baseline and assist learners in establishing lifetime habits of regular
physical activity
12. ARMOURY ACADEMY ALSO PROVIDES THE GROWN-UPS WITH AN ATTRACTIVE
SCHOOLS-CENTRED ALTERNATIVE TO EXCLUSIVE SPORT AND GYM REGIMES
Those that gym or do sports are
already well served. Competitive
sports, however, can be exclusive,
don’t encourage long-term
participation and sports-specific
training isn’t best for overall flexibility,
balance and core strength - and the
repetitive training can lead to injury.
Gyms can be off-putting and weight
training typically targets muscles in
isolation, which may get you buff, but
doesn’t get you fit, reduce risk of injury
or make everyday activities any easier
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Fitness for grown-ups, delivered through schools
The physically inactive often feel
guilty and would like to break the
cycle of inactivity but don’t know
where to begin, especially as going to
the gym can feel depressing when
you’re out of shape. Armoury
Academy offers inclusive, affordable
and enjoyable recreational fitness
classes that are located for
convenience in local schools. The
classes are research-based and
games oriented and include basic
(ArmourMe) and advanced
(CrossBox) classes
Armoury Academy helps schools become a treasured community resource
13. Adult fiitness classes
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THE CLASS FOR WHO AND WHAT IT IS
ArmourMe
Unfit Grown-Ups
(Parents / Alumni /
Teachers / Local
Community)
Armoured for life! We’re talking active recreation for those who have been
doing little or no exercise. ArmourMe classes begin with small steps and
reinforce the positives so that physical activity becomes a pleasure and not a
chore. There is no pressure: you’ll run around, play games and be motivated
by each other in a friendly communal environment. While properly structured,
the underlying premise is that any activity is better than none!
CrossBox
Fitter Grown-Ups
(Parents / Alumni /
Teachers / Local
Community)
For the fitter or more adventurous, CrossBox offers training with a difference.
Knowing that boxing provides the best all-over workout, CrossBox builds a
fitness platform for all sports through high-intensity full body strength, cardio
and circuit training using no contact boxing techniques. You will run, punch
and push your body weight on the school playground (and play games!),
getting the benefits of boxing training but without the pain!
ARMOURY ACADEMY STAYS TRUE TO FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS: WE RECKON
THAT THE BEST FITNESS TECHNOLOGY COMES IN YOUR OWN BODY
Lend us the school chidren’s playing field and we’ll have the grown-ups having fun and getting fit
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o Through Armoury Academy, you gain access to one of the country’s leading fitness gurus. Andrew Gray, a
biokineticist and internationally renowned fitness expert, develops our programmes. Former fitness trainer to Bafana
Bafana and the Proteas, he set up sports development programmes for the South African Football Association and
Cricket South Africa, developed new courses for Virgin Active and is the SA Academic Development Manager for
ETA, the world’s leading sports and fitness college. Andrew brings to Armoury Academy a lifetime of academic
research and a passion for movement-based functional training
o Armoury Academy aligns with and draws upon the well researched and impressive Vitality Schools
Programme that guides learners towards a healthy, active lifestyle. We also partner with Plant The Seed Education,
a non-profit social enterprise, to deliver school camps and holiday clinics
o Chris Landman, a qualified exercise specialist and nutritionist, is your ‘go-to’ man. Chris collaborates with
schools to design optimal class structures for packed school schedules, whether delivered within school time or as
an extra-mural activity. He screens, trains and selects Physical Trainers and appoints them to schools
o Our Physical Trainers are specially selected and trained for their people skills, qualifications, experience and
suitability for the communal schools environment. They come from the local community, maybe even from the
school. They undergo Armoury Academy training (which includes wellness, such as the Vitality ‘Champions’
programme) and accreditation and receive monthly refreshers so that their classes remain relevant and fresh. You
can see them as an extended member of the school staff, there to take classes and help with wellness and
community initiatives
ARMOURY ACADEMY IS RESEARCH-BASED PHYSICAL TRAINING, DESIGNED BY
EXPERTS AND DELIVERED THROUGH SCHOOLS
Our partners and people
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ALL ARMOURY ACADEMY TRAINING LEVERAGES THE SAME CLASS STRUCTURE
AND FOCUSES ON CORE MOVEMENT SKILLS
Our class structure
Warm-up Skills Physical
Training
Games Cool-down
o Class introduction
o Dynamic warm-up
o Theme-based
o Individual skills
• Explanation
• Demonstration
• Practice
o Theme-based
o Progressive –
through terms
o Conditioning –
relative to age and
fitness
o Games that practice
the skills
o Easy exercises to
transition to resting
state
o Stretching for older
learners & adults
o ‘Tip for the day’
(practical
homework, health
& dietary advice
For learners, the classes progress through grades. For adults, the intensity of the training depends on
the class (ArmourMe or CrossBox)
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ARMOURY ACADEMY IS JUST ONE OF THE OFFERINGS FROM WEBENEFIT, A
BUSINESS WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO HELP SCHOOLS SAVE AND MAKE MONEY
WeBenefit for schools
WeBenefit is a socially focused, digitally-enabled platform business that
places schools at the heart of a community of suppliers, parents and locals for
the benefit of all. In essence, WeBenefit helps schools save and make money
o Saving money by curating a portfolio of lower-cost, high-quality products and
services. Products are bought online and delivered to the door. Services - such
as solar electricity, insurance, employee benefits, managed print and computer
solutions – are tailored especially for schools, made easy to procure and come
with attractive funding options. We concentrate the collective buying power of
schools to shift the advantage from suppliers
o Making money by on-selling to consumers the products procured for schools
so that individuals benefit and the school gets a commission. We also use the
school as a community resource for recreational physical activity, so the school
does good and receives a revenue share
With WeBenefit, schools get a strong advocate, significant savings, super
service and new revenues; consumers get great value products and services
and the satisfaction of knowing that their nominated school is making money;
suppliers get a consolidated, high-volume and trusted channel to schools and
consumers. Everyone benefits
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o Poor eating habits combined with sedentary behaviour has contributed to the rise
in obesity and chronic diseases. Large portion sizes, kilojoule-dense foods and sugary
drinks are common. Children who eat a healthy and balanced diet have shown better
performance and improved behaviour at school. However 70% of school children make
unhealthy food choices when buying from the tuck-shop, with fizzy drinks, chips and
sweets being the most commonly bought snacks
o With partners U COOK and Good Snacks, WeBenefit has developed a range of
naturally healthy family menus and snacks that can be ordered by parents through the
WeBenefit website and delivered to the home
o U COOK are dedicated to making healthy-eating easy and affordable. They take the
hassle out of the planning and cooking by conjuring up tasty menus, sourcing the best
natural seasonal produce and delivering ready-to-cook meals. The U COOK meals are
sold at a discount through WeBenefit and the nominated school gets a commission
o Good Snacks provide a wide ranging selection of healthy eating snacks as brain
food for learners. As well as selling them to parents online, WeBenefit can also stock the
school tuck shop
Healthy family eating – from WeBenefit
ALONG WITH PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, A GOOD DIET HELPS REDUCE THE RISK OF
CHRONIC DESEASE AND PROMOTES GOOD HEALTH
21. DOING GOOD FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, AND MAKING MONEY FOR THE
SCHOOL, MADE SIMPLE
As an extra-mural activity, FUNdamentals makes money for the school. As a
specialist alternative to in-house PE, the cost is recovered from fees and may
be offset savings from WeBenefit and an annual rebate. To get going…
o We can help prepare a motivation to the School Governing Body, if required.
o A Master Services Agreement is signed
o A Physical Trainer is appointed especially for the school
o The school sponsor and Trainer and/or Armoury Academy representative confirm
the use of facilities and resources, the classes and times
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FUNdamentals as an extra-mural
activity:
o The school distributes promotional
material
o The school is paid a lucrative 15%
revenue share each month
FUNdamentals through the school:
o The cost of providing a Trainer is
agreed with Armoury Academy
(depending on the no. of learners and
classes)
o The school raises the funds though
fees
o The school pays Armoury Academy at
the beginning of each term (and
receives an annual 10% rebate)
Getting going - FUNdamentals
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Getting going – individuals
RECREATIONAL PHYSICAL ACTIVITY FOR ADULTS, AND MAKING MONEY FOR THE
SCHOOL, MADE SIMPLE
o We provide the school with informational marketing materials
for distribution to parents (electronic format, flyers). We also
encourage schools to promote wellness via their social media. The
fact that the school is seen to endorse wellness is powerful
o The individual transacts online. The parent, alumni, teacher or
member of the local community, checks out the courses and class
schedule and purchases a learner or adult pack from the WeBenefit
website. Buy a three month pack and the cost less is less than R50
per class. All of the courses comprise two classes a week
o The classes require very little kit but we make a playground out of
whatever is available. Individuals bring a mat, towel and water bottle
Individuals book their classes on the WeBenefit website
http://buy.webenefit.co.za/Armoury/GetGoing