027412 Personal Development Health and Physical Education: Teachers and Physical Activity

Description

In today’s society, the school setting offers a supportive environment for building health promoting opportunities for a range of key stakeholders, including teachers and students. Access to regular physical activity, as part of daily lifestyles, is one avenue for promoting wellbeing. This subject is designed to elaborate on the health benefits of physical activity participation. Special emphasis is given to fitness principles, access and design of effective exercises and programs. The subject encourages student teachers as professional role models in the primary school, living, enjoying and leading healthy lifestyles.