Teaching resource units for NT

What is balance and how can we achieve this in our life?

In this unit, students develop an understanding of balance in their life. Students consider how aspects of physical, social and emotional / mental health contribute to overall wellbeing and identify ways they can maintain a balanced lifestyle. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Mathematics and Science.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

What role does our mind play in achieving and maintaining good health?

In this unit, students develop a better understanding of their personal identity. Students will learn to identify influences on self esteem and behaviour, the importance of maintaining a positive self-concept and the value of goal setting. This unit provides opportunities for integration with English and Arts.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How does food improve our wellbeing?

In this unit, students develop an understanding of the functions of nutrients in relation to health. Through exposure to The Australian Guide to Healthy Eating, students investigate the different food groups and nutrients contained in foods, enabling them to make healthier food choices. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Mathematics and Science.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

What factors influence our food choices?

In this unit, students further develop their understanding of nutrients and foods that are important for growth. They investigate the influence of social needs on food choices and different reasons for eating. Students will be able to articulate the effects of good food choices and set goals to improve their health. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Mathematics, Science and English.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

What is the relationship between food and energy?

In this unit, students investigate the relationship between food and energy and the role physical activity and food choice play in ensuring balance. Students will learn about the effects of inactivity and consider ways to become more physically active. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Mathematics.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How does physical activity affect our health?

In this unit, students investigate the effects of physical activity on the body and its role in maintaining long-term health. Students will identify the fitness requirements for taking part in particular activities and implement a plan to participate in more recreational activities. This unit provides opportunities for integration with English.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How can physical activity be incorporated into our daily life?

In this unit, students will identify factors that influence choices to participate in physical activity and set realistic goals to meet their own level of fitness. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Science.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How can we develop games and sports for our personal enjoyment?

In this unit, students will develop an understanding of the skill base required for games and sports and the need for modified games. They will devise, demonstrate and present a modified game to the class and evaluate those presented by their peers. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Technology.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How does sport link us to our past?

In this unit, students learn about, appreciate and experience aspects of Indigenous cultures through sport. Students participate in traditional Indigenous games and identify links between traditional and modern Australian sports.

This unit provides strong opportunities for integration with Human Society and its Environment, particularly when taught in conjunction with NAIDOC Week celebrations and classroom studies of Australian identity and Indigenous culture.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How can we make sport accessible to everyone?

In this unit, students learn about inclusion in the sporting arena and how to modify and adapt games to make them more accessible to more people. Students will participate in a range of games, some of which take place at the Paralympic Games.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

What role does sport play in Australian society?

In this unit, students investigate the changes in Australia's sporting history over the past 100 years and the role sport has played in developing national pride.

Students will look at the impact of immigration, the growth of Indigenous sportsmen and women and the role of the AIS in supporting Australia's sporting achievements.

This unit provides strong opportunities for integration with Human Society and Its Environment.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

What can we learn from the events that showcase the world's greatest athletes?

In this unit, students investigate the events that showcase the talents of the world's greatest athletes, including the Olympic, Youth Olympic, Paralympic and Commonwealth Games. Students will gain an appreciation of the level of commitment shown by elite athletes as well as the cultural value of the Games. Depending on the timing of the unit and where it falls in the Olympic / Commonwealth Games schedule, teachers may wish to tailor activities towards one particular Games, e.g. if teaching in October 2010, the focus may be on the Delhi Commonwealth Games. This unit provides strong opportunities for integration with Human Society and Its Environment, particularly covering Civics & Citizenship.

Includes end of lesson quiz.

How can we be the best leaders in our school community?

In this unit, students investigate some of the personal qualities of national sporting role models that have helped lead them to success. By considering the role of leadership skills in sport, students will learn about and build upon their own leadership skills, to become better role models within their school community. Developing good leadership skills helps students to feel in control of their learning and connected with others, preparing them for life as effective participants in Australian society. This unit provides opportunities for integration with Human Society and its Environment, Creative Arts, English and Mathematics.

Includes end of lesson quiz.