Health & Physical Education
At Pinewood PS, we have a well resourced Health and Physical Education Program. The program is inclusive of the school and local community. Student’s regularly take part in activities that promote Movement & Physical activity and Health knowledge & Promotion.
Throughout the year students participate in:
-
PE class sessions – Focusing on the Fundamental Motor Skills program (FMS).
-
Interschool sport – Summer & Winter
-
Athletics – 2009 SDSSA Champions
-
Cross Country
-
Swimming program
-
Grade 5/6 Camp – Five days
-
Grade 3/4 Camp – Three days
-
Before school fitness club – Mon & Wed
-
Family Life and Life Education.
Movement and physical activity – from Level 1-3.
The Movement and physical activity dimension focuses on the important role that physical activity, sport and recreation need to play in the lives of all Australians by providing opportunities for challenge, personal growth, enjoyment and fitness. It promotes involvement in a manner that reflects awareness that everyone has the right to participate in a healthy and active lifestyle. It develops students’ confidence in using movement skills and strategies to increase their motivation to become active as well as improve their performance and maintain a level of fitness that allows them to participate in physical activity without undue fatigue. It builds understanding of how training and exercise in areas such as strength, flexibility and endurance relate to physical performance.
Health knowledge and promotion – from Level 3 and beyond.
The Health knowledge and promotion dimension examines physical, social, emotional and mental health and personal development across various stages of the lifespan. It focuses on safety and the identification of strategies to minimise harms associated with particular situations or behaviours. Students examine the promotion of health of individuals and the community through the use of specific strategies and the provision of health resources, services and products. They examine the factors that influence food selection and the role of nutrition on health growth and development.
