Health & Physical Education (HPE) contributes significantly to the cognitive, social, emotional, physical and spiritual development of students.
It provides opportunities for students to learn about, and practise ways of, adopting and maintaining a healthy, productive and active life. It also involves students learning through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable, and improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence in a variety of contexts. It promotes the value of physical activity in their lives.
Learning in HPE develops in students the knowledge and skills needed to understand and enhance their interactions and interpersonal relationships in ways that promote positive health and movement outcomes for themselves and others. Learning in HPE also significantly contributes to students’ health and well-being through the development of personal values based on an understanding of ethical and spiritual considerations.
Learning in HPE also encourages young people to take a positive approach to managing their lives and equips them with skills for current and future challenges. It contributes to the development in young people of the capacity to take responsibility for their own learning and of a commitment to continue learning throughout life. The knowledge, understanding and skills developed provide a foundation for a wide range of study pathways beyond school and have applications in a number of vocational areas.
Mrs Donna Doolan
ddoolan@mfac.edu.au
