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Lauve Wellbeing

Physical Education and Wellbeing

Lauve Wellbeing

'Lauve Wellbeing' is the name of a new exciting education for leaders

Physical Dimension B:
Section 1: Motor Skills and Motor Development
Section 2: Swimming and Water Safety Development & Dance Development
Section 3: Sport Skills' Development

Optimising the physical dimension in practice.
"PE is every teacher’s friend in enhancing children’s wellbeing now and in the future." (Lynch, 2019, p. 210)

Section 1: Motor Skills and Motor Development

Children Playing on Bouncy Castle

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Motor Skills & Development No. 1

Acquiring motor skills.

Kids Playing

Lynch, T. (2016). Australian football: leading children's fundamental movement and sporting skill development. In M. Drummund & S. Pill (Eds.),

Advances in Australian Football: a sociological and applied science exploration of the game (pp. 110-119).

Motor Skills & Development No. 2

Motor skill development.

Section 2: Swimming and Water Safety Development &
Dance development

Girls Swimming Underwater

Lynch, T. (2012). Swimming and water safety: reaching all children in Australian primary schools. International Journal of Aquatic Research and

Education, 6(3), 267-278. http://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/ijare/vol6/iss3/10/ doi:10.13140/2.1.3241.9206

Swimming & Water Safety No. 1

Water famailiarisation - building water confidence.

Swimming Lessons

Lynch, T. (2012). Swimming and water safety: a school teacher's perspective. Swimming in Australia: Journal of the Australian Swimming Coaches and

Teachers Association, 28(3), 42-45. http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/178405 doi:10.13140/2.1.1406.9124

Swimming & Water Safety No. 2

Floating and moving through water - understanding the forces in play.

Professional Swimmer

Lynch, T. (2012). Rips, currents and snags: Investigating the complexities of teaching swimming and water safety within primary schools. Swimming in Australia: Journal of the Australian Swimming Coaches and Teachers Association, 28(3), 48-52. http://catalogue.nla.gov.au/Record/178405 doi:10.13140/2.1.2455.4881

Swimming & Water Safety No. 3

Swimming Strokes.

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Dance Development No. 4

Dance is any body movement to the timing of music. The count of 8 is regularly used to assist with this.

Drama Class

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Dance Development No. 5

Creative Dance.

Happy Dance

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Dance Development No. 6

Cha-Cha-Cha - a dance of Cuban origin (beginners).

Modern Dancers

https://youtu.be/hqk9FQQEEt4?si=fDRa0He8TiM2tlK2

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Dance Development No. 7

Reggae dance - count of 8.

breakdancing in pink pants

https://youtu.be/hqk9FQQEEt4?si=fDRa0He8TiM2tlK2

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Dance Development No. 8

Reggae dance - count of 8 (with music)

Section 3: Sport Skills' Development.

Softball Infielder

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sports Skills No. 1

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - underarm throw (with progressions).

Little Leaguer

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Sport Skills No. 2

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - overarm throw (beginner).

Girl Holding Baseball

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Sport Skills No. 3

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - overarm throw (both sides of body).

Playing Tennis

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Sport Skills No. 4

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - Striking for tennis.

Image by Kelly Sikkema

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Sport Skills No. 5

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - overarm throw (combining movements).

Softball Catcher

Lynch, T. (2024). Physically educated: developing children’s health and well-being through learning in the physical dimension. In Garvis, S. &

Pendergast, D. (Ed.), Health & wellbeing in childhood (4th ed.). (pp. 53 - 71). Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge.

Sport Skills No. 6

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - overarm throw (power & speed).

Cricket Match

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sports Skills No. 7

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - bowling for cricket (beginner).

Cricket Player

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 8

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - bowling for cricket (power & speed).

Playing soccer

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 9

Cricket/Baseball/Softball/Tee-ball & Tennis - improvise.

Coach and Player

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 10

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - chest mark (catch).

Image by Jeffrey F Lin

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 11

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - catching (hands outstretched).

Rugby Chase

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 12

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - pass.

AFL Schools.jpg

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sports Skills No. 13

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - punt (for accuracy).

girls afl.jpg

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 14

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - punt (for distance).

Rugby Kick

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 15

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - drop kick.

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 16

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - banana kick.

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Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 17

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - kicking (hook kick).

Lynch, T. (2024). ‘Physically’ Educated for Student Wellbeing. In: Physical Education and Wellbeing. Palgrave Macmillan, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-72874-7_6

Sport Skills No. 18

Football (American, Australian, Soccer & Rugby) - kicking (grubber kick).

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