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Middle Phase - Primary

	Middle Phase of Learning (Years 4 - 7)
Knowledge	Students will know: How their own and other people's choices influence health status now and in future The relationship between health behaviours and communicable / lifestyle illnesses Appropriate support networks within school and family, health professionals, services and how to access them Rules and laws related to safety and health How factors (such as beliefs, family, peers, economy, environment, media) influence decision making, goal setting and stress management Ways to protect and improve own and others' self-esteem How to communicate effectively in conflict or pressure situations How people's roles, rights and responsibilities in relation to health and wellbeing change over time
Skills	Students will be able to: Participate fully and regularly in physical activities that they enjoy Improve performance and build confidence within physical activity through application of feedback obtained from self and others Monitor and report accurately on their own health-related behaviour Identify problem or risk situations and make decisions based on sound values Recognise and cope with a range of feelings and changes in relationships over time Carry out the correct safety procedures to protect self when dealing with unsafe situations Communicate appropriately and cooperate with a range of people Reflect on the implications of decision making on their own and others' health
Attitudes and Values	Students will articulate: Realistic goals related to their own health, safety and wellbeing Their own strengths and weaknesses and how they would like to improve How personal values contribute to decision making, goal setting and stress management Critical responses to advertising and other media Respect that others will hold different attitudes and values and may make different choices Their feelings in an appropriate manner in a range of situations An increasing awareness and acceptance of the positive and negative consequences of their decisions
Example Student Activities	Examine environmental influences on health Develop skills for coping with personal feelings and changes in their relationships with others Learn communication and negotiation skills which demonstrate consideration and respect of others Identify acceptable ways to deal with anger, anxiety and frustration Discuss the influences of peer and media pressure on self-esteem and decision making Analyse and select products and services based on available information to meet health needs in common situations (that is, cure a cold, relieve a headache, improve fitness) Further develop communication, listening and cooperative skills to enhance relationships Predict the impact that current lifestyle will have on own health status in the future Explore a range of unsafe situations and behaviours and learn how to respond to situations to promote health and safety Participate in cooperative and competitive group and individual physical activities/ pursuits

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