Tuning in to Physical Activity
$14.95
This Resource broadens students’ understanding of the relationship between physical activity, health and wellbeing. The content requires students to identify and reflect upon their lifestyle habits with particular reference to recommended Australian Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines for children and sun safety practices. It provides opportunities for students to suggest ways that they can increase their physical activity levels in their daily routines whilst reducing their sedentary behaviours.
Students will be encouraged to keep a journal, called their ‘Tune-Up Kids’TM Journal, about their physical activity habits. In addition, students will participate in a ‘Healthy Habits’ Passport activity over a two-week period. More Info
‘Healthy Habits’ Passport
$11.95
The tune-up kidz Award is given in recognition of individual achievement in reaching and maintaining specific nutrition, physical activity and other health-enhancing goals. The success of the Award relies significantly on parental involvement and support at home.
The tune-up kidz ‘Healthy Habits’ Passport consists of three Levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Each Level lasts for 2 weeks and contains seven Healthy Habits:
• Healthy Breakfast • Fruit and Vegetables
• Physical Activity • Water and Other Healthy Fluids
• Healthy Teeth • Healthy Sleep • Me Time.
The Award Levels table provides a summary of the requirements for each level. You can find more information about each of the Healthy Habits in the Background Information pages.
Health-Related Physical Activity
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This Resource begins with students participating in a range of physical activities to understand the effects that exercise can have on heart rate. The content introduces the benefits of physical fitness to health and wellbeing. It allows students to participate in activities and develop skills that will enable them to develop cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, flexibility and healthy body composition. More Info
Warming Up and Cooling Down
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Warming up before exercise and cooling down afterwards are recommended physical activity practises. The first part of this Resource provides opportunities for students to explore the importance of warming up the body in order to prepare it safely and effectively for physical activity. Students will identify the parts of a warm up and participate in a variety of joint mobilising, pulse raising and stretching activities.
The second part of the Resource provides opportunities for students to engage in a variety of cooling down and stretching activities. Through active participation and teacher guidance, students will recognise the benefits of cooling down and stretching after exercise and how relaxation techniques can help the body return to a more restful state. More Info
Aerobic Activities
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This Resource provides further opportunities for students to understand how participation in aerobic activities can benefit their health and well-being. Through active participation in a variety of activities, students will experience the effect of aerobic activity on their body. The Resource content provides scope for students to develop a repertoire of activities that can be played at home, school or in natural environments to promote their aerobic fitness. More Info
Muscle Strengthening Activities
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In the world of computers, electronic games and other devices, opportunities for students to develop muscular strength and endurance are compromised. So too is their bone health. The content in this Resource provides opportunities for students to participate in a range of weight bearing activities for strengthening various parts of the body. It aims to build up students’ repertoire of muscle strengthening activities that they enjoy and in which they can actively participate at school and at home. The Resource introduces the weekly amount of strength activity recommended for children their age for healthy growth and development. More Info