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1. Daily exercise:

I will spend at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity (such as walking, stretching or playing sports) every day to improve my fitness and energy.

2 .Explore activities such as meditation and yoga.

Take short breaks to relax and learn new subjects, which will help me feel more comfortable mentally.

Combine eating, sleeping and resting scientifically. Drink more water, eat nutritious and healthy foods.

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In primary school, I remember physical activity was done at lunchtime or at the beginning of the day before class, through music exercises or sports events. Teachers in school often organized interesting activities with the aim of getting students to participate with a lot of excitement. So in primary school, my friends and I had a lot of fun participating in those physical activity events. In secondary school, physical activity was more focused on physical education lessons, we would have physical tests or participate in tournaments through competitive sports. Both approaches were fun and gave me an interesting experience, but I liked physical activity in primary school more. Some of the activities still influence me now.

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When I was in primary school, I remember physical activity often happened through whole-school dance routines to music. These were lighthearted, fun, and everyone could participate without thinking about skills or competition. I liked these activities because they helped to make exercise play-based, while showcasing a sense of community. In secondary school, physical activity changed and was mostly focused on PE lessons. Activities consisted of more formal sports and physical fitness training, that were also a bit more competitive, and at times, disruptive, for some participants. I also didn't find these activities fun, I preferred the variety of activities in primary school. After finishing school, I maintained some simple life habits of walking and stretching and was able to seek out enjoyable activities solely in my own time, but did not take up further competition - therefore, there were portions of the learning that I kept going.

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Physical activity is important for children's development, learning and health. Regular physical activity helps build strong bones and muscles, maintain healthy weight and improve motor skills, while reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as bone and cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes in adults and children. Physical activity also helps improve blood pressure and cholesterol level (Achievement Program, 2025). Equally important, it helps improve concentration, mental health and recovery ability.

Today, health organizations encourage children from 5–17 to participate at least 60 minutes of physical activity from average to strong and strong every day to help strengthen the body's resistance and grow better (WHO, 2020). However, the World Health Organization has noted that more than 80% of teenagers are not physically active, increasing the risk of obesity, diabetes and mental health problems (WHO, 2022). In Australia, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reported that only a quarter of children aged 5–14 years to meet the guidelines for daily physical activity (AIHW, 2023). This means that the school is an important environment where children can develop their dynamic and sustainable physical activity habits. Physical activity in lower secondary schools to ensure children participate in regular and interesting physical activities to support physical and mental health.

The curriculum encourages schools to integrate physical activity not only during exercise but also throughout the day - through fun activities, lunch break and a supportive, fun and integrated environment for all students. This program framework is aimed at creating a school culture that attaches great importance to and encourages daily physical activity, ensuring children love to exercise and meet the recommendations of health to protect their long -term health.

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Identification of health issue (Tracy and Ellie) 

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Identification of health issue (Tracy and Ellie) 

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By the time of secondary school, many students are drifting away from their daily activities, instead using digital devices over time and abusing social media instead of going out to exercise. Schools are an important and central environment for education to build lifelong exercise habits, connecting students’ physical and mental health in the future, so we pay great attention to students’ physical and mental health

We will focus on providing continuous, diverse and comprehensive movement opportunities throughout the day for students by creating lessons with attractive and interesting activities for students from grades 7 to 10. We focus on creating diverse lessons that will create opportunities for students to develop themselves physically and mentally. In addition, we will combine teaching children about the importance of increasing their physical activity every day.

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Global justification and evidence (Tracy and Ellie) 

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Global justification and evidence (Tracy and Ellie) 

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World significance: Physical inactivity is one of the major risk factors for non-communicable diseases (CVD, diabetes, obesity) and has an effect on mental health.

Statistics:

WHO (2022): More than 80% of adolescents worldwide are not sufficiently active.

WHO (2020): Inactivity is responsible for 3.2 million deaths per year.

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Australian justification and evidence (Tracy and Ellie) 

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Australian justification and evidence (Tracy and Ellie) 

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The issue of physical activity is quite important in Australia because the level of low physical activity among teenagers contributes to increasing the rate of obesity, mental health problems and low learning qualities. Secondary school is an important stage to build a healthy habit for lifelong because at an easy -to -learn age, it will affect students future development.

Only 1/5 teenagers (15–17 years old) meet the recommended daily physical activity guidelines (AIHW, 2023).

About 25% of Australian children and adolescents are overweight or obese (AIHW, 2022).

Young people spend an average of more than 3 hours a day for social networks for entertainment, which reduces the time of play and active exercise (ABS, 2022).

Physical activity is related to improving learning results and reducing the level of stress in students (Ministry of Health, 2021).

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Victorian justification and evidence (Tracy and Ellie) 

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Victorian justification and evidence (Tracy and Ellie) 

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Significance in Victoria: Schools are viewed as the primary setting for establishing physical activity habits in secondary students.

Statistics:

Achievements Victoria (2024): Just 30% of students in Victoria are encouraged to be active on more than just a few days each week.

Dept of Health Victoria (2023): Approximately 25% of secondary school students are overweight or obese.

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Physical activity regularly helps improve mental health, help reduce stress, anxiety and depression in adolescents (WHO, 2022).

It help students show their ability to focus, memory and participate in the class better, thereby supporting better learning results (CDC, 2022).

Developing adolescents in adolescence increases the ability to grow up, reducing the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes (AIHW, 2023).

Fun and integrated activities (not only competitive sports) help enhance participation and ensure that all students feel supported and confident when exercising. From there, improve the quality of life of students to increase and help increase the learning and working efficiency of students

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https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Curriculum/ContentDescription/VCHPEM155

https://victoriancurriculum.vcaa.vic.edu.au/Curriculum/ContentDescription/VCHPEM157

Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. (2023). Physical activity across the life stages. AIHW.

huhttps://www.aihw.gov.au/reports/physical-activity/physical-activity-across-the-life-stages/summary

Australian Bureau of Statistics. (2022). Children’s participation in selected activities, Australia. ABS.

https://www.abs.gov.au/statistics#wellbeing

Department of Health and Aged Care. (2021). Australia’s physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. Australian Government.

https://www.health.gov.au/node/44804?query=physical+activity+behaviour&search_scope=0

World Health Organization. (2020). Guidelines on physical activity and sedentary behaviour. WHO

https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240015128

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2022). Physical activity facts. CDC.

https://www.cdc.gov/physical-activity/php/about/index.html

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Content description VCHPEM155 - Victorian Curriculum

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Health and Physical Education / Levels 9 and 10 / Movement and Physical Activity / Understanding movement

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One thing we will continue:

1. Daily physical activity breaks in primary school

2. Rationale: They made physical activity enjoyable and created positive lifelong habits.

One thing we will change:

1. Competitive sports emphasis in secondary school.

2. Rationale: We would make them more inclusive so all students would feel confident participating.

One thing we will discontinue:

1. Over-emphasis on fitness testing.

2. Rationale: It often discouraged students from physical activity and did not contribute to sustained participation in physical activity in the long term.

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Physical activity goals:

1. Do a 10-minute walk or stretch every day to reduce sitting time.
2. Take the stairs instead of the lift whenever possible at school.
Mental health goals:
1. To reflect on my feelings, use the Switch4Schools 1x per week.
2.. Spend a minimum of 5 minutes before bedtime to engage in a deep breathing or mindfulness activity.
Healthy living goals:
1. Aim to drink between 1.5 and 2 litres of water a day.
2. Reduce screen time before bed to aim for 7-8 hours of sleep.
3. Aim to eat at least 1 serving of vegetables and 1 serving of fresh fruit daily.

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1. We will remind each other about our goals during weekly check-ins.

2. We can send messages to motivate each other when we forget or feel lazy.

3. We will celebrate small achievements (like finishing a walk or completing the weekly check).

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1. Share our ideas and give feedback respectfully.

2. Check in with each other each week to make sure we are on track.

3. Remind each other about deadlines.

4. Support each other if we feel stressed or stuck.

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Physical Activity/ Secondary  ( Tracy/s8134534 and Ellie/s8178879) 

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Physical Activity/ Secondary  ( Tracy/s8134534 and Ellie/s8178879) 

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Our program is a framework centred around seven key health areas, which include:

Healthy Eating and Oral Health

Physical Activity and Movement

Sexual Health and Wellbeing

Mental Health and Wellbeing

Sun Protection

Safe Environments

Smoking, Vaping, Alcohol and Other Drugs.

Each health area has a set of targets to achieve, resulting in healthy changes to your school's physical environment, policies and practices, and health promoting activities.

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The Healthy Schools Achievement Program

We help schools create a healthier environment for their students, staff and families.

By joining our free health and wellbeing program, you'll be part of our Healthy Schools community, along with 700 Victorian schools who have already signed up to the Healthy Schools Achievement Program.

Our program provides a framework that's designed to help your school bring together and enhance current health and wellbeing initiatives to support a whole-of-school approach to health and wellbeing.

Based on the World Health Organization's Health Promoting Schools model and aligned to key policies and guidelines including the Victorian Curriculum, Framework for Improved Student Outcomes and School Improvement Framework.

The Achievement Program is supported by the Victorian Government and delivered by Cancer Council Victoria.

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Student & Teacher Wellbeing | Health Promoting Schools Framework

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We help schools create a healthier environment for their students, staff and families. By joining our free health and wellbeing program, you'll be part of our Healthy Schools community, along with 700 Victorian schools who have already signed up to the Healthy Schools Achievement Program.