Health and Physical Education provides students with an understanding of social issues and the skills needed for confident participation in social and femilial recreational activities. This enables students to make responsible decisions in critical phases of life and other social activities and to promote their own and others’ health and well-being. The Health and Physical Education learning area focuses on a holistic concept of life. It recognises the physical, mental, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions of the individual. It examines the impact of interactions between the individual, the family, the wider community and the environment and of-course on the health of people around. Students plan, act and reflect in order to develop the essential knowledge and understandings, attitudes, values and skills which promote healthier practices, encourage participation in regular, physical activity and support the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle.