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Physical Education

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Physical Education

  1. Aerobics
    There are real benefits from aerobic exercise. The following sites may be useful for providing inclusions to a program.
    • The Benefits of Aerobic Exercise
      Information about what makes up an aerobic activity and how they benefit you physically and mentally.
    • Workouts that Work
      Provides the ‘essentials’ of the process.
    • Turnstep
      Created for people who run aerobic classes. It provides routines and a dictionary so you know what all the terms actually mean.
  2. Agencies & Associations :
    • ACHPER
      [Australian Council for Health, Physical Education and Recreation]
      A fantastic world of resources for Physical Education, Health, Dance, etc.. [See Teacher Resources PE for detail]
    • AUSPORT
      Information and assistance with a range of sports and activities for young people. Links to the Sports Commission, Active Australia and Institute of Sport.
  3. Games :
    • Game Central Station
      350+ games, each with details, organisation, equipment, rules and information about related sports.
    • Jump Into a Healthy Life
      A Thinkquest site. It covers not only fun, but also healthy activities. Well worth a visit.
    • Playground Games :
      • Best Games in a Small World
        By an Australian Capital Territory school. Lists their favourite games and provides basic rules. A broad range of games.
      • Kid’s Games
        A detailed description of children's games that were commonly played in school playgrounds. It covers skipping, ball strength and circles games as well as many more.
      • Street Play
        Look for games people used to play in the ‘street’. Rules and equipment are provided.
    • PlaySport
      ‘An awesome website with all kinds of great activities designed to teach kids games by playing games ! PlaySport allows you to search for activities based on the equipment you have, the skills you want to teach, the complexity of the game or the space you have available.’
    • Water Games
      Simple water games that can be used as swimming program additions, for weaker swimmers, or as apart of a swimming carnival.
  4. Fitness :
    • Fitness
      Done in sections from ‘What is Fitness ?’ via Stamina to Flexibility and Suppleness.
    • Free Online Health
      Use the menu on the left to find Free exercise, exercise programs, weight loss exercises and much more.
    • Getfit Exercise Library
      A range of exercises grouped around specific parts of the body.
    • Getting Fit
      Getting fit using the 5BX fitness program.
    • Online Fitness Programs and Exercise Workouts
      ‘A site for men and women of all ages and fitness goals. We offer an online fitness program, articles, tips and exercise instruction information’.
    • Smart Moves
      ‘Smart Moves ensures all Queensland state school students engage in physical activity each day within curriculum time.’ Access the Ministerial Report and the Program in downloadable documents.
    • Virtual Fitness Trainer
      Multiple section, of which the most valuable would probably be the Free mini-courses and Free articles.
  5. Journals & Magazines :
    • Physical Education Digest
      Has archived issues, downloadable sections, links to sites for PE and sports and articles on different topics.
    • Strategies …
      [A Journal for Physical and Sport Educators]
      ‘A peer-reviewed professional magazine that offers practical how-to articles for sport and physical education professionals at all levels.’
  6. Resource Links :
    • Body Image
      A Word document [lesson] which targets correct eating and eating diseases.
    • Frank & Mick’s Physical Education Page
      ‘Designed to provide teachers with ideas and activities’. Links, assessment section and other directories.
    • HPE Sourcebook Modules
      ‘Sourcebook modules provide teachers with a range of learning and teaching ideas. Teachers are encouraged to modify modules to meet the specific needs and interests of particular groups of students and individual students, their own needs and the learning environment.’ Produced by Queensland Studies Authority and covers all levels.
    • PE Links4U
      An amazing site for those interested in PE. Check menus at the top for everything from Adapted PE to Technology in PE, use ‘Click To See More Resources’ for an option list. Articles provide further information.
    • Physical Education
      An extensive selection of well annotated links relating to Physical Education.
    • Physical Education Central
      Links to all aspects of Physical Education :
    • Physical Education Online
      From Alberta Education [Canada]. A full range of K-12 planning and resources in the area of PE. Go to Teacher Resources/Guide to Implementation for .pdf documents.
    • Physical Education Resources - Sports Media
      Includes lesson plans, coaching links, world PE Associations [2 Australian], ask an expert and other resources. Collected by Physical Education teachers.
    • Physical Educator’s Web Ring
      A range of physical education sites listed and annotated on the home page for you to choose from. A number of sites from schools demonstrating what they are doing and how. Game Central Station is one of the other sites.
  7. Running :
    • Why Exercise is Cool
      An article about children’s exercise [particularly running], with links to related articles and resources.
    • Kids Running
      While US-based, there are several sections relevant to Australia including coaching help, School resources, links to related resources and other advice.

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Drug Education

  1. Agencies & Help Groups :
    • Australian Centre for Addiction Research
      ‘An interdisciplinary network of scientists, clinicians, academic professionals and officials engaged in promoting applied research aimed at prevention and clinical management of addictive behaviours.’
    • Australian Drug Foundation
      Information on all drugs - legal and otherwise, and their effects.
    • Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority
      This site, from one of the strictest groups in the world, provides information about drugs and sport.
    • CounsellingOnline
      ‘CounsellingOnline is a service where you chat online with a “live” professional counsellor about an alcohol or drug related concern. This Free service is for anyone seeking help about their own drug use or the drug use of a family member, relative or friend.’ Available Australia wide.
    • DrugInfor Clearinghouse
      Part of the Australian Drug Foundation Group. It has fact sheets on tobacco, alcohol and other specific drugs, toolkits, a library, new & events and ‘What’s New ?’, plus more.
    • Life Education Australia
      National drug and alcohol awareness program operating in Australian schools.
    • Narconcon Victoria Drug Education Services
      Victorian agency which provides drug education and support to primary and secondary levels, through schools and the community. An EMAIL link rather than a website.
    • Narconon …
      [Drug Abuse, Drug Addiction, Drug Rehabilitation]
      International non-profit organisation which provides information and a parent help centre.
    • Narcotics Anonymous
      ‘Provides information about Narcotics Anonymous, our meetings and events.’ Has news, links to related sites, public information, literature and a magazine.
    • National Centre for Education and Training on Addiction
      Australian group that provides links to a vast range of other sites as well as publications and other resources.
    • National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre
      A national group that provides and monitors information.
    • New South Wales Office of Drug Policy
      A wealth of information in topics under the following headings - ‘Information and Resources’, ‘Treatment Services’, ‘Illicit Drugs’ and ‘Law and Justice’. Contacts for the Drug Summit, Help Lines and the Police Service.
    • Quitnet
      Get help to quit smoking.
  2. Specific Drugs & Their Dangers :
    • Alcohol and You
      A background to alcohol, information on alcohol’s effect on the organs as well as abuse and addiction. Enough for 2 lessons with all detail provided.
    • Drugs of Abuse
      By the American DEA. This lists drugs of abuse under headings such as narcotics, stimulants, depressants, cannabis, hallucinogens, inhalants and steroids. Other links as well. There is a wealth of information included.
    • Methamphetamine Usage
      An independent study into the levels of heroin usage in Australia. Done by the National Drug and Alcohol Centre. Multiple information available here.
  3. General Drug Resources :
    • You should also check the Medical pages for further information on drugs and assistance with giving up drugs.
    • Driving Under the Influence
      Another Thinkquest site. Poses the problem and solutions even what to say to friends who may not be as sensible as you. Indicate planning to avoid the situation is best.
    • NIDA for Teens
      [The Science Behind Drug Abuse]
      Facts on Drugs, Ask a Doctor, read the glossary, find brain responses to different drugs, take home activities and information for educators and parents as well as Teens. Links to related sites.
      Excellent !
    • NIDA - Research Report Series …
      [Prescription Drugs Abuse and Addiction]
      ‘Publication to answer questions about the consequences of abusing commonly prescribed medications. In addition to offering information on what research has taught us about how medications affect the brain and body, this publication also discusses treatment options.’
    • Of Substance
      ‘Covers the latest Australian news and research on alcohol, tobacco and other drugs. It is essential reading for organisations and individuals who provide services to those affected by substance use.’
    • Links
      Provided by the Tasmanian Department of Education. Australian and overseas links. Also their Other Resources.
    • Somazone
      ‘Somazone is a website that was developed by young people for young people. Somazone provides fast, Free, anonymous access to quality assured information. A program of the Australian Drug Foundation, Somazone is a valuable resource for young people.’ Has Q & A section, stories, Fact Sheets, other links and more.

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Health Education

  1. You should also check the Cooking [Nutrition] pages for further information on nutrition.
    • BMI - Body Mass Index : BMI Calculator
      Calculator indicating underweight, normal, overweight or obese status. Simple to use. Also links to other Body Mass Index information.
    • Five a Day
      Helps understand the value of having good foods [from the five major food groups] every day.
    • Healthy Diet Basics : Using a Food Pyramid
      ‘A food pyramid is one tool to help you eat better. Find out how to use a food pyramid to create a healthy diet.’ From the famous Mayo Clinic.
    • Kids Health
      Suitable information for children and a range of interactive activities to create a better understanding.
    • Kids’ Health : Teens
      For students in the teenage years. It provides help in relation to health matters, the mind, sexual matters and other aspects of teenage life.
    • PBS Teacher Source - Health & Fitness
      Lessons and activities in a range of age/school levels and topics. Links to other academic areas with similar resources.
    • Pressure Point
      ‘Here you will find the latest information on health issues affecting the youth of today.’ Included are sections on health care, sexual health, mental health, drugs & alcohol, lifestyle and more.
    • Puberty - Changes in Thinking
      Covers areas such as changes to themselves, changing relationships, peer pressure, family conflict, FAQs, wanting to be grown up and more.

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Sports Coaching

    Help with coaching can usually be accessed by contacting local clubs, regional or state associations for the particular sport, or the national body which covers the sport.
  1. Coaching, Rules & More
    Links to coaching help, rules, general information about equipment. A ‘General’ section followed by individual sports.

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