Health & Physical Education (HPE) Day is a nationwide initiative that highlights the importance of HPE in the Australian Curriculum, and its influence on the learning and development of children.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher or principal - everyone has a role to play in helping young people take a step towards leading healthier and happier lives. Help celebrate the health and well-being of our future generations on HPE Day – it’s easy!
We want to spread the word about HPE Day as much as we can, and here is some latest news to read.
- 100 000 reasons why you should get involved this year
Did you know that, in 2019, more than 100 000 students took part in National #HPEDay! That’s amazing! But can we top that in 2020? Register your school today! Share how your school has changed up HPE in response to #COVID19
Read More - 100,000 reasons why Health & PE is so important in Schools
The Australian Institute of Health & Welfare reports these facts. In 2017/18:
25% of children and adolescents (2 to 17) were overweight or obese
67% of adults were overweight or obese
31% of all Australians were obese – up 12% from 1995It is estimated that there will be $88 Billion additional costs to the Australian economy in the 10-year period 2015 to 2025, if no action taken to slow the rise of obesity.
Read More - The Latest 2019 National #HPEday eNews is out now! – Register Now for National HPE Day
There is still time to register your school in this years National #HPEday To check out the latest eNews and to register your school visit https://conta.cc/32vjnWe
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