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Physical activity in schools and kura
Te korikori tinana i ngā kura
Physical activity in schools and kura
Te korikori tinana i ngā kura
Why is physical activity important?
Sport NZ is committed to supporting schools and kura so all students can access quality physical activity experiences and enjoy being active in ways that suit them. This enhances their learning and contributes to their wellbeing.
We know physically active tamariki and rangatahi experience:
enhanced social connection and relationships
improved sense of belonging and identity
better engagement in school-based activities
enhanced physical wellbeing
enhanced mental health and wellbeing
improved school achievement and attendance.
What is quality physical activity?
Within the education setting there are numerous opportunities to ensure tamariki and rangatahi have access to enriching physical activity experiences.
That could be through ensuring the delivery of quality health and physical education, integrating movement into other learning areas, providing quality sport experiences, ensuring there is space and time to play, or connecting to Te Ao Māori through te taiao (the environment).
We support schools in a number of ways to develop quality physical activity environments including resources, funding and support, and programmes and initiatives.
Resources
Reviewing your school's physical activity approach A kit of resources to support ākonga and schools to review their approach to physical activity, explore and trial new ideas, and make those changes last. Originally developed for years 1-8 the resource is relevant to the secondary school space as well. Supporting schools（https://sportnz.org.nz/supporting-schools/）
Movewell Download a copy of MoveWell, the practical games-based resource that links to the health and physical education curriculum. Movewell（https://sportnz.org.nz/resources/movewell/）
Te Hauora me Te Akoranga Koiri Health and PE Curriculum Policy and guidance, teaching and learning resources, and professional development support to ensure the delivery of quality health and physical education. Te Hauora me Te Akoranga Koiri Health & Physical Education website（https://hpe.tki.org.nz/）
Research Read the latest research focused on the physical activity experiences of tamariki and rangatahi at school and kura. See the research（https://sportnz.org.nz/schools-and-teachers/what-does-the-research-say/）