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Active playgrounds (Primary)
Promoting physical activity during break times is an ideal way of increasing activity levels of students whilst they are at school. This article provides practical ideas about using playground linemarkings to promote physical activity.
Step into it (Primary)
Using pedometers can be an excellent way of motivating students to be active. This article will answer some of the more commonly asked questions about pedometers as well as providing some practical ideas for using them with your class.
Physical activity guidelines (Primary)
The Australian Government has recently released Australia’s physical activity recommendations for children and young people. This article is explores what the guidelines mean for schools.
Childhood obesity: The problem is getting bigger (Primary)
Article looking at the 2002 Obesity Summit, current research on obesity, practical ideas for an active school and further resources (pdf 87kb).
Gymnastics – it's not that scary! (Primary)
Handy guide (pdf 56kb) to some of the skills in the gymnastics component of the K–6 syllabus. Basic explanations given plus ideas on developing each skill.
Is your PDHPE program fundamentally sound? (Primary)
Focuses on when and how to teach the 12 fundamental movement skills, (e.g. static balance), as part of PDHPE programs (pdf 634kb).
Safe stretching (Primary and Secondary)
Simple and clear illustrations of standard stretches, with safer alternatives for students who may not be able to stretch fully (pdf 341kb).
Move It Groove It (Primary)
A report on a one-year program devised by NSW Health to improve children’s fundamental movement skills and physical activity levels (pdf 445kb).
