Information for teachers
Teachers play an important role in sport and recreation by introducing young people to the benefits of physical activity.
Participation in sport and physical activity is fundamental to the health and development of our children and youth. It provides the foundation for a healthy lifestyle and is associated with a range of benefits throughout life including social interaction, increased attentiveness, confidence, health and overall wellbeing. At the same time, we know that being inactive is a cause of many health problems such as obesity and diabetes which have increased in recent years.
Junior sport development day
School sport plays a vital role in getting children physically active, providing a foundation for a healthy lifestyle and setting them up for lifelong involvement in sport.
Department of Education
Practical support for Health and Physical Education Teachers
Join the Schools Network
The Schools Network is focused on connecting schools and sport. Schools that have a strong interest in sport and physical activity become members of the network.
Recreation Camps
The Department of Sport and Recreation provides four fantastic recreational camps situated around the greater Perth area.
The camps offer schools and organisations the ideal location for conferences, personal development, team building and participation in a safe and fun environment. More on Recreation Camps.
Play by the Rules
Play by the Rules websitePlay by the Rules provides information and online learning about how to prevent and deal with discrimination, harassment and child abuse for the sport and recreation industry.
Youth initiatives
The Junior Sport Framework (JSF) is a set of guidelines, checklists and templates for national sporting organisations to develop their own sport specific junior sport policies considering issues at national, state and local levels.
The Department of Sport and Recreation conducted a Junior Sport and Education Forum with representatives from State Sporting Associations, schools and other key industry bodies to discuss access to schools by sporting organisations and effective implementation of programs.
The Schools Network (SN) supports schools that are keen to deliver better sport and physical activity opportunities to their staff and students.
Sportsfun is a youth leadership program that develops coaching and officiating in young leaders who in turn provide fun instruction of modified sports to younger participants.
Publications for teachers
Active Parent Education Kit Fact Sheet 3
Parents play a key role in creating healthy environments for their children. In order to achieve this, many parents will need information and education on the benefits of physical activity and on the importance of positive and acceptable behaviours in sport and recreation.
Being physically active is important for the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Active Parent Education Kit Fact Sheet 1
Every child has the right to participate in sport and recreation activities without risk to their physical and emotional well-being.
Physical inactivity is detrimental to the health and wellbeing of Australians.
Information about Sportsfun.
The Department of Sport and Recreation recently conducted a workshop of key stakeholders within youth sport and a major issue each was facing was difficulty with retaining young people in their sport.
The Department of Sport and Recreation advocates for sport and recreation settings which are harassment-free and encourage greater participation by Western Australians.
Active Parent Education Kit
Fact Sheet 8
Information about Sportsfun.
Active Parent Education Kit
Fact Sheet 6
Active Parent Education Kit
Fact Sheet 5
What are selection criteria and how can I use this to my advantage?
A parent's behaviour on the sporting sideline can determine whether their child has a good time playing sport.
Sportsfun checklist
Sportsfun checklist
Sportsfun checklist
Sportsfun checklist
Participation in physical activity is important for the health and wellbeing of all Australians. It also provides a range
of social, environmental and economic benefits for individuals and communities.
Active Parent Education Kit
Fact Sheet 7
The Department of Sport and Recreation supports initiatives to make sport and recreation safer for children and acknowledges that there is legislation that supports children's rights.
Active Parent Education Kit Fact Sheet 4
The Schools Network is focused on connecting schools and sport. Schools that have a strong interest in sport and physical activity become members of the network.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) supports physical activity and sport in the school environment because active children are healthier, more attentive, more confident and less likely to be absent from class. Schools are acknowledged as excellent settings for the promotion and delivery of physical activity opportunities.
This page is dedicated entirely to sport and recreation information that is relevant, and of interest, to students.
Information about Sportsfun.
Information about Sportsfun.
Information about Sportsfun.
Active Parent Education Kit Fact Sheet 2
Active Parent Education Kit
Fact Sheet 9
As the sport and recreation industry is extremely competitive, it is important to gain as much practical experience as possible while you are studying.
The Department of Sport and Recreation (DSR) seeks to promote, encourage and support strategies to create safe environments for children’s participation in sport and active recreation.
Passport into schools
Suggested strategies and best practice examples for initiating and maintaining partnerships between sports and schools.
How to liaise with the relevant stakeholders.
Making your club attractive to youth.
Turning junior members into long term members.
Making your club and activities safe for everyone.
Linking sport and recreations clubs with schools.
The changing needs of growing bodies and minds.
Important tips for junior coaches.
Pathways for the development of junior members.
Strategies to strengthen youth sports and recreation programs.
More information
Susan McDonald
Planning and Assessing Officer246 Vincent Street, LEEDERVILLE WA 6007PO Box 329, LEEDERVILLE WA 6903
08 9492 9821
Email Susan
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