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    Health and physical education in the curriculum

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The underlying concepts Ngā ariā matua

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  • Hauora
  • Attitudes and values
  • Health promotion
  • Socio-ecological perspective
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Four underlying and interdependent concepts are at the heart of this learning area.

It’s not necessary to cover all four each time health and physical education is taught. As ākonga progress year-to-year they should gain a balanced understanding of each of these concepts.

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The underlying concepts are

  • Hauora

    Hauora is a Māori philosophy of health unique to Aotearoa. It comprises Taha tinana (the physical dimension), Taha hinengaro (the mental dimension), Taha whānau (the family dimension) and Taha wairua (the spiritual dimension).

  • Health promotion

    Health promotion is a process for developing and maintaining supportive physical and emotional environments. Through health promotion, ākonga learn the value of personal and collective action.

  • The socio-ecological perspective

    The socio-ecological perspective considers social and environmental factors that affect health and wellbeing.

  • Attitudes and values

    Through their learning in health and physical education, ākonga will develop a range of positive and responsible attitudes and values.

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