| Description |
This is the first of two books in McGraw-Hill's exciting series for the Queensland Health and Physical Education course. The text has been designed to provide students with the information and skills necessary to make responsible decisions about health, physical activity and life planning. All aspects of the Queensland syllabus are addressed and key concepts from each strand are dealt with in depth. Information and relevant content is supported by a range of stimulating activities developed to build and enhance life skills. The Queensland Health and Physical Education series is supported by a series of photocopiable teacher resource books containing notes and strategies, assessment and reporting material and a wide range of blackline master worksheets. |
| Key Features |
A concept map of the key understandings and their attributes for each chapter Clear and concise coverage of relevant content Stimulating learning and assessment activities so that students can demonstrate what they know and can do Queensland newspaper articles to stimulate discussions A focus on new technologies: web sites are provided for further research and activities Definitions of key words and terms Examples of indicators of student performance for each outcome |
| Table of Contents |
Chapter 1: Towards better health Chapter 2: The decisions we make Chapter 3: Fit for life Chapter 4 : Personal identity, family and friends Chapter 5: Growing and changing Chapter 6: Food for an active life Chapter 7: Drug use: smoking Chapter 8: Keeping safe Chapter 9: Movement concepts and motor skills Chapter 10: Issues related to physical activity |
