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Improving the Health Status of Australian Youth

- Cardiovascular health

- Cancer control

- Injury prevention and control

- Mental health

- Diabetes mellitus

- Asthma

- Arthritis and musculoskeletal conditions

- Obesity

- Dementia

Analysis of physical activity in regards to Mental Health, Injury prevention and control and Obesity

- 60 minutes of physical exercise is recommended for children

- Brings health benefits, such as;- Reduces risk of breathing problems- Reduced risk of hypertension- Reduces risk of high cholesterol- Reduced risk of type ii diabetes- Reduced risk of liver disease

Healthy School Programs Used around the School

Mental Health- All teachers and staff are trained in

recognising that a child may be in distress

- School councillors are employed for extra help

- R U OK Day- Physical activity is used throughout

lessons to relieve tension and stress

Injury prevention and Control- Teachers and coaches are trained in the correct

manners in regards to warming up, cooling down and stretching

- All areas of the play ground as supervised. Ensures;

- Hazard free areas- Year groups have their own area to

play- Having appropriate areas in extreme

heat and coldness

- Road safety is taught and has participative workshops

- Children participate in The school swimming and water safety program

Obesity- Crunch and sip- National healthy school canteen project- PSSA sport of Fridays- Out of school sporting teams- NSW premier’s sporting challenge- Jump rope for Heart- Hearth Smart Mobstyle

http://www.ausport.gov.au/participating/coaches/tools/coaching_children

http://www.sports.det.nsw.edu.au/sss/

http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/teachers-childcare/healthy-lifestyle-programs-for-primary-schools.aspx

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