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I believe it is every educators view to learn how to teach and input any subject - To be honest - I believe in embedding a honest critical reflection of your best practice and implementing a community approach to learning in any area - be it maths, science, PE, Aboriginal studies.  Its not the idea of come in and teach the children instead of me, come and help me teach at your skill level and knowledge.
People who have been able to dedicate themselves to that particular content area. Its part of a bigger community spirit of we are all responsible for the next generation of learners.
As well as being aware of passion in your local area and connecting services with families
- Swimming lessons;
- Multisport programs;
- Excursions ( to farms, open parks, etc)
- bring in local elders to teach Aboriginal movement games and even mindful concepts such as taking time to Yarn, and link to contempory dance moves etc to increase our children's ability for respect and wellbeing learning from our traditional elders. Thats why i would always be an advocate for both teachers knowledge and community providers ( naming external providers does not give the whole idea justice).

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I dont think any teacher should think ive done my PE lesson for the week and thats all... next, maths! sit down and open your books and complete your work!
Invetigation, critical enquiries, movement, group work all makes up learning Physical education and wellbeing to meet the learning area summary of regular movement pattern, personal identity and wellbeing and respectful relationships.

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Health and Physical education is essential for early development in Early childhood, creating new synapses and brain development to optimise learning.  Physical activity is a stimulus to the childs learning and the wellbeing, and movement and growth of any area if impacted can define a childs ability to learn in any area.  Creating a very essential learning area in a school curriculum and hopefully a big part of a whole school approach.  Research shows that the Physical movement and learning is linked, even allowing a 2 year old paint on the floor gives a child room to move around the floor to paint, cross the midline, movement of hand for prewriting skills which falls into cross curroiculim learning as well as one in its own right.  Yes - the photo above captures more that is viewed such as the big walk we took to find this special stick to paint!.

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Disagree.  I only disagree based on my child’s present experience in school.  She reports very little skill refinement and at Year 5 level has already switched because only the sporty people succeed at HPE.  She reports this is the worst with external providers.

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Disagree.  I only disagree based on my child’s present experience in school.  She reports very little skill refinement and at Year 5 level has already switched because only the sporty people succeed at HPE.  She reports this is the worst with external providers.

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Strongly disagree.  I believe that as a society we have lost focus on balance and we focus on consumerism, instantaneous gratification and excess.  HPE provides a key component to learning for health life decisions in all domains.

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Strongly disagree.  I believe that as a society we have lost focus on balance and we focus on consumerism, instantaneous gratification and excess.  HPE provides a key component to learning for health life decisions in all domains.

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Neutral.  I would like to embed many aspects of health teaching into all learning areas and some children will relate more readily when concepts are given context.

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Neutral.  I would like to embed many aspects of health teaching into all learning areas and some children will relate more readily when concepts are given context.

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Strongly agree. Health is a basic requirement to balanced life.  If we don’t have best health for our stage of life we cannot participate in our community.

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Strongly agree. Health is a basic requirement to balanced life.  If we don’t have best health for our stage of life we cannot participate in our community.

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HPE is an essential learning area as it encourages healthy habits/skills necessary for lifelong use not only physically but also mentally and emotionally!

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External sports providers can bring excitement and attraction to physical education.

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HPE should have equal weight as literacy or numeracy in the curriculum as the student's health and well-being directly affect real academic success.

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HPE is a practical subject. I don't think it will go well with formal lessons inside the classroom. It should be a combination of several teaching pedagogies and several activities outside the classroom.

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HPE is the curriculum area that engages students in worthwhile learning experiences to develop skills, knowledge, self-efficacy, and dispositions to enable young people to live healthy and active lifestyles.

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I think bringing in external providers can enhance student engagement. However teachers should be provided with the training to be able to teach their students that majority of the content.

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I think that HPE is too important of a subject. Knowledge about health is something that we can carry with us and utilise for our entire lives. Our perception of HPE is shaped in our younger years so it is import that HPE is incorporated into other subjects via cross curriculum links.

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I think it is important to combine several teaching methods when it comes to learning about health so that all students can engage in the topic.

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HPE can cultivate the wellbeing of students by empowering them to build social and emotional intelligence which can help them in their daily lives. HPE helps students to gain knowledge, understanding and skills to make informed decisions about their health which is key to enable young people to live healthy, safe and active lives whilst actually enjoying a healthy lifestyle.

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Having specialised external providers could be beneficial to teachers who aren't super confidant in teaching the physical side of the HPE curriculum. However, it is important that educators have a well rounded approach to their teaching of the HPE curriculum and be prepared and confident to deliver quality HPE education. External providers may not be able to form connections to other KLA's the same way that a regular teacher can.

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Although the curriculum has many learning areas to cover, the HPE curriculum is just as important as any other curriculum area and requires adequate coverage in the curriculum. That being said, educators should take care to seek opportunities to incorporate the HPE curriculum in other curriculum areas as part of their planning to create a holistic approach to HPE learning.

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Not necessarily, it may be one way to teach the content in the curriculum; But HPE and health can be integrated through many if not all of the curriculum areas as well as in the every day lives of students.
You need to know your students, the context and the community in which your learners are situated. Your teaching should reflect your understanding of the values and needs of the learners - particularly when teaching sensitive topics

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I feel that the majority of HPE should be undertaken by the school (whether it be the classroom teacher or specialised HPE teacher) as the students are comfortable due to being around familiar adults. However, there is also a place for external sports providers in the school. For example, professional athletes running sports clinics (boost children's enthusiasm in the activity and they are mentors for the children), professionals running classes for more high risk activities such as swimming and areas of health education (for safety classes)

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Yes, this is the foundation subject for growth.

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Its not the best way, however, it is one way to support teaching serious subject matters. I think for majority of HPE lessons its crucial to make it interactive and make it a hands on experience. Too many subjects are formalised and can make it hard for all children to learn. It is worth encompassing diverse methods to cater to all diverse learning styles. This will give children the opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment. For example, steiner schools focus on experiential learning which would be a great way to teach HPE and has been a successful method of teaching.

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This could be of value, as they would have a high level of regard, passion and knowledge regarding HPE. This would also alleviate teaching pressures and be an opportunity for teachers to focus on and create alternate lessons and unit plans.

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I think this is fair considering the other subjects we need to teach.

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Given the proven benefits that HPE has for students, allocating 10% of the curriculum to HPE may not be enough. Educators are able to insert elements from HPE (such as co-operation, leadership, cognitive development) into other areas of the curriculum. The insertion of HPE into other areas allows students to recognise how the skills they have learnt can be used in other areas of their lives.

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While I agree that HPE is a a great place to teach health to students, I feel that health should be incorporated into all areas of their schooling given its importance. For example, during science classes they could look at the benefits of certain foods in their diets to their bodies

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HPE provides students opportunity to develop a range of skills (such as cooperation, leadership, physical development) allowing them to be successful citizens in the community. The skills obtained are able to be transferred into other areas of their schooling. HPE encourages students to be physically active and make 'healthy' choices in their lives.

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Health should be taught not only in HPE at school but also through children's daily lives. Parents are role models for children and it is important parents are making good and healthy choices such as eating healthy.

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HPE is important for young children for their physical, social, emotional, spiritual and mental growth and development, Engaging in physical activities also provides children opportunities to develop important life skills such as team work, cooperation, respecting others. It helps build up children's confidence and self esteem. HPE also improves children's cognitive skills which are important for children to become successful learners.  Through engaging in HPE activities, children learn to make healthy and good choices.
wylyn

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External providers may be used to enhance the delivery of the physical education component of HPE. This is one element of a range of opportunities which can be used to maximise the effectiveness of teaching and learning in physical education and student engagement. Expertise in the teaching progressions in the specialised movement phase will benefit learners skill development and confidence. The knowledge base within each individual school regarding HPE will be different. Some schools will have specialist HPE teachers, others will be generalist teachers and still others will leverage the specialised knowledge and skills to effectively teach HPE across the staff group. External providers must adopt a strengths based approach to the teaching and learning of any specialised skills in order to align with the Australian Curriculum.

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The benefits of physical activity for learning and development have been extensively researched and proven. Allocation of at least 10% of curriculum time on HPE would therefore benefit students learning by improving the brains neuroplasticity, increasing children's concentration, self esteem and social skills. Creating learning opportunities which have cross curriculum benefits for example, literacy and numeracy sessions which incorporate movement will enhance the leaning in these areas and contribute to children meeting the Physical Activity Guidelines.

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One way to teach about health is through formal HPE lessons, however an holistic school wide approach to health can further support students learning in this area.  For example, the Kazan Action Plan adopted by UNESCO advocates for 'active schools'.  Active schools have physical activity at the heart of the school, where opportunities for physical activity and sport are provided before school, during school and afterschool and links to the local community are promoted. ACHPER also advocates for physical activity and movement to be incorporated into other learning areas and provides resources to support teachers professional development in this area. Initiatives such as 'nude food' and the kitchen garden program are also examples of a school wide approach to support and promote healthy choices.

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HPE is an essential learning area in the school curriculum. Health encompasses physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual health. Research has shown that poor health can contribute to poor academic achievement. Providing children with opportunities to develop knowledge, skills and understanding in relation to their health, the health of others and the community as well as movement and physical activity equips them with a toolkit for life to make healthy, safe and active choices. As argued by Morgan (et. al 2013) if children develop competencies in fundamental movement skills, they are more likely to be active during adolescence and adulthood. We need to build children's confidence in FMS's early with fun and engaging activities. These activities can be integrated in lessons which also promote the health literacy and personal social and community health outcomes of the curriculum.

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I think that external sport providers should be used as an enhancement to PE education.

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Health should and can be taught throughout other classes, however, it is not. Therefore, by providing formal HPE lessons while they can be limited to once a week it is still essential to a student’s overall growth and learning throughout school.

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HPE provide students with opportunities to undertake the 5 dimensions of health that are often overlooked in the regular classroom setting. By providing students with effective HPE lesson, students’ are able to learn techniques for their mental health and to be exposed to a range of physical exercises that can encourage them to seek their own style to a healthy lifestyle.

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Health can be taught informally throughout the day and should not be limited to formal HPE lessons.  There are many other state based initiatives and curriculum content that teachers can incorporate and deliver explicitly throughout their daily teaching practices such as respectful relationships curriculum, healthy eating and sustainability.  For example, teaching the benefits of 'nude food' initiatives focuses on health and sustainability and can be incorporated in an informal way daily, and encouraging a holistic approach to health through developing skills to strengthen students sense of self and build and manage meaningful relationships can be built throughout other content curriculum.

Kallee Ruscoe

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Pre-service teachers are educated in HPE to be able to teach students the course content and associated curriculum, however this does not mean that all pre-service teachers feel comfortable teaching this content or have an interest in physical activity.  Specialised teachers are ‘mostly’ passionate about what they are teaching.  This passion and enthusiasm comes through their teaching, students model this behaviour which ultimately encourages and moves them to enjoy physical activity themselves.  Because this I have a neutral response to this statement, because I do not think external sport providers are necessary in schools lucky enough to have a specialised HPE teacher.  However, in schools that do not have a specialised HPE teacher on staff then I agree that external sport providers can assist the classroom teacher to deliver the PE curriculum within schools especially for those teachers who are not confident and/or show little interest in being physically active themselves.

Kallee Ruscoe

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I think external providers can enhance the HPE program and should be included wherever possible. I don't think that they should provide the curriculum entirely on their own. I believe classroom teachers or specialist HPE teachers employed by the school should deliver the main content and then external providers offer additional support and training. It is the classroom teachers or specialist teachers who would hopefully know the children best and their unique personalities and capabilities, allowing them to plan and deliver a strength-based program.

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With children in the 21st century being less active than in previous generations it is incredibly important to look for opportunities for children to be active. One way is to look for ways that physical activity can enhance the learning in another subject area. If teachers can be creative, I would imagine more than 10% would be achievable through cross-curriculum links.

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I would say teaching about health through formal HPE lessons is ONE WAY to teach about health but not necessarily the best way. The BEST way to teach about health would be through a combination of explicit teaching during HPE, teaching through combining with other subject areas where relevant, teaching through example and role modelling and teaching through spontaneous moments that may occur.

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HPE is not only important for encouraging children to be active but it also instils and develops many skills that can help young people to live a happier and healthier life. These skills include things such as developing resilience, communication, risk taking, an understanding about their own bodies and how to keep safe and healthy. This subject is particularly important in the 21st century as many young children are not achieving the recommended guidelines for physical activity.

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Like many other learning areas, HPE can be subject that can be cross promoted with other KLAs. For example, incorporating mathematics into physical activity games supports both students physical health and their cognitive / mental wellbeing. Therefore, more than 10% should be promoted throughout the curriculum and individual classroom programs, particularly with the digital generation spending more time at a desk than outdoors than recommended.

Ruby Rose

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I believe some components of health can be taught during formal lessons however other aspects are better understand with physical demonstrations and participation. The Health theory components when completed in a formal lesson support literacy development and oral skills that are important when discussing health issues throughout life. However, informal lessons can teach health because there are areas of the curriculum that become general knowledge and taught outside the classroom prior to engaging in the learning area. In saying this, the approach for either informal or formal lessons is on a case by case basis and dependent on the group of students and different factors that may influence what aspects of health they are taught for example religious factors in relation to sexual health.

Ruby Rose

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HPE provides students with important life skills that support their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health. Together with these skills and understanding through HPE lessons allows students to become active citizens in their communities and successfully achieve their day to day tasks. In addition, having HPE in the school curriculum supports students general wellbeing for their academic learning. As evidence shows, quality physical education programs increase health benefits which in turn, improve academic achievement as physical activity promotes better oxygen to the brain, supports a positive mood and reduces stress and therefore improves attention which supports students to effectively learn.

Ruby Rose

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It can be understood that some external sport providers might hold different professional capability with the school HPE teachers. However, the school HPE teachers know the students better in terms of individual circumstances. If it is necessary, the external sports providers can work together with the internal HPE teachers to create tailored lessons for students of the school.

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Firstly, HPE lessons provide students with opportunities to do exercises more effectively. Good HPE education is beneficial for student's both mental and physical health. It also contributes to students' study of other learning areas.

Secondly, the physical skills brought by HPE can boost one's self-esteem to a great extent and affect one's life positively.

Last but not least, HPE would support students to learn about social clues,  help them with their interaction with others. It is also a great environment to learning about teamwork, sportsmanship, follow the rules and other social skills.

Yatong

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During my schooling, different providers were engaged to run varying physical activities outside of our classroom/school programs. I don’t believe that they shouldn’t be engaged at all but believe they should be included to work with a school and individualise their service to tailor the relevant school and class. Overall, I believe it comes down to what aspects of physical activity are they organising externally providers to run in comparison to what the school and provide. I believe it comes down to resources and effective and where it is appropriate to bring an external provider, to do so. From personal experiences some of my favourite PE moments were when sport providers that offered experiences outside the norm that my school already offered - it opened our minds to other options for physical activity and even encouraged use to continue to engage in them outside of school for example obstacle courses at a local oval.

Ruby Rose