Health, Sport and Physical Activity in Australia

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Health, Sport and Physical Activity in AustraliaMelissa Doughty 11584434

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Youth And Mental HealthImage: Unsplash.com

Nearly half of all Mental Health cases occur before the age of 14. That is 1 in 7 children (Kids Matter, 2011) Image: Unsplash.com

There are numerous causes of poor mental health. Whether, Biological, Social or Psychological.

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Identifying symptoms of poor mental health leads to vital early detection. Image: Unsplash.com

Poor mental health does not only affect the person suffering it also affects the people around them. Image: pexels.com

1 in 4 Australian children is overweight or obese(AIHW,2011) Image: Unsplash.com

Energy in balance is one of the more common causes of Obesity. Where too much energy, in the form of calories, are consumed but not enough energy is burned, through physical exercise, the body has an energy in balance which leads to various health difficulties including weight issues. Image: Unsplash.com

The effects of obesity are not limited to appearance. Being overweight can cause other health problems, such as breathing difficulties or bone and joint stress.Image: Unsplash.com

Injuries and Accidents in Young ChildrenImage: Unsplash.com

Children aged 5 to 9 are more prone to accidents resulting in injury. Injury rates rise dramatically after entering middle childhood due to higher risk taking. (AIHW, 2011)Image: Unsplash.com

Forms of injury common in young children include:Poisoning Drowning FracturesTransport Accidents Breathing Threats; Suffocation

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The affects injuries have on young children can be very distressing. It can effect their mental health, sporting or academic dreams, or cause distress in their family. Image: freeimages.com

Injury prevention initiatives throughout Australia are there to help protect our children. They include Helmet Safety standards, Swimming programs, smoke alarm awareness and Car safety standards.

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What is our role as a school in improving the overall health of our children? Mental HealthTeacher Education on Mental Health issues.Teach emotional and social learningEncourage family and community involvement Provide a safe and empowering environment Zero tolerance approaches to bullyingObesityProvide active breaks between lessonsFruit and Water break to encourage healthy eatingPhysical Education lessons frequently Healthy canteen optionsHost programs such as Healthy Harrold to promote all areas of health and wellbeing.

Injury PreventionFollow all safety regulationProvide safe play equipment and playgrounds with soft fall under climbing equipmentEducate students on safety in the playground and at homeHold information nights to educate students and parents about the risk of injury in young children.

Image: Unsplash.comPrograms and Initiatives to improve childrens health at school: Crunch and Sip Jump rope for HeartFresh Tastes @ School Premiers Sporting Challenge.All of these Programs are run to assist in the health of children while at school. (Healthy Kids, 2015)

Children need to be Physically Active for at least 60 minutes per day. Why do children need to participate in this much physical activity each day? Studies have shown that it canBoost self-confidence Improve postureHelps with growth and development Helps children to meet new peersIt is very simple for a child to achieve the required 60 minutes of physical activity per day.School or after school sportPlayground/lunchtime playRiding their bike after schoolLimit TV and Electronics timeEvening family walks

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As parents and Educators it is important for us to be good role models for our children.

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By providing healthy and fresh food options, and eating healthy meals ourselves

We can also promote a healthy lifestyle by joining in with our children and being physically active.

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Overall if we ensure our children get the right nutrition, participate in physical activity and offer them a secure and receptive environment, we should be raising a generation of healthy children!

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AIHW (2011). Young Australians: their health and wellbeing 2011. Canberra: Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Retrieved from www.aihw.gov.auDavid Lawrence, S. J. (2015). Report on the second Australian Child and Adolescent Survey. Canberra: Paper Based Publications. Retrieved from https://www.health.gov.auFree Images. (n.d.). Retrieved from Unsplash: http://www.unsplash.comFree Images . (n.d.). Retrieved from Pexels: http://www.pexels.comGovernment, A. (2015). Australian Institute of Health and Welfare . Retrieved from AIHW: http://www.aihw.gov.au/overweight-and-obesity/Health, T. D. (2016). Mental Health. Retrieved from The Department of Health : www.health.gov.auJason Leung PhD and Professor John Funder. (2014). Obesity: A National Epidemic and its impact on Australia. Obesity Australia.Kids Helpline. (2015). Retrieved from Kids Helpline: http://www.kidshelpline.com.au/Matter, K. (2008). Facts and Figures. Retrieved from Kids Matter: www.kidsmatter.edu.au

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