Physical Education

Health and Physical Education

(NZ Curriculum 2007)

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In Health and Physical Education, the focus is on the well-being of the student themselves, of other people, and of society through the learning in health-related and movement contexts.  

Four underlying and interdependent concepts are at the heart of this learning area:

* Hauora - A Māori philosophy of well-being that includes the dimensions taha wairua, taha hinengaro, taha tinana, and taha whānau, each one influencing and supporting the others.

* Attitudes and Values - A positive, responsible attitude on the part of students to their own well-being; respect, care and concern for other people and the environment; and a sense of social justice.

* The Socio-Ecological Perspective - A way of viewing and understanding the inter-relationships that exist between the individual, others and society.

* Health Promotion - A process that helps to develop and maintain supportive physical and emotional environments and that involve students in personal and collective action.

Through learning and by accepting challenges in health-related and movement contexts, students reflect on the nature of well-being and how to promote it.  As they develop resilience and a sense of personal and social responsibility, they are increasingly able to take responsibility for themselves and contribute to the well-being of those around them, of their communities, of their environments (including natural environments), and of the wider society.  This learning area makes a significant contribution to the well-being of students beyond the classroom, particularly when it is supported by school policies and procedures and by the actions of all people in the school community.

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