Year 10 PDHPE: Health, Diversity, and Discrimination Revision

Comprehensive vocabulary flashcards covering key definitions, legislation, health concepts, and government initiatives from the Year 10 PDHPE revision notes.

Obesity

Abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that may impair health.

BMI (Body Mass Index)

A measure used to determine if a person is underweight, healthy weight, overweight, or obese.

BMI Formula

$$\text{BMI} = \text{Weight (kg)} \div \text{Height}^2\text{ (m)}$$

Hypertension

A condition characterized by high blood pressure, identified as a disease linked to obesity.

Heart Disease

A condition involving damage to the heart and blood vessels, linked to obesity.

Type 2 Diabetes

A chronic disease where the body cannot use insulin effectively, resulting in high blood sugar due to insulin resistance.

Live Lighter Campaign

A government health campaign that encourages Australians to make healthier food choices and become more physically active to reduce the risk of obesity and related chronic diseases.

Diversity

The range of differences between individuals and groups in society, including culture, race, religion, gender, disability, age, interests, and socioeconomic background.

Discrimination

Treating someone unfairly or carrying out actions that exclude them because they belong to a particular group or possess a specific characteristic.

Harassment

Behaviour that intimidates, humiliates, or offends another person, such as bullying, offensive jokes, or repeated teasing.

Vilification

Actions, comments, or speech that incite hatred, serious ridicule, or contempt against a person or group.

Anti-Discrimination Act 1977 (NSW)

Legislation passed in 1977 that protects people from unfair treatment based on characteristics including race, sex, disability, age, marital status, and religion.

Prejudice

A negative attitude or opinion about a person based on stereotypes rather than facts.

Inclusion

Ensuring all people feel valued, respected, and able to participate equally in a group or community.

Resilience

The ability of a person to recover and adapt effectively after experiencing setbacks or challenges.

Health Promotion

Programs and initiatives that help Australians make healthier choices and improve overall health outcomes.

Great Choice Healthy School Canteens

A school-based health initiative designed to provide healthier food options, reduce unhealthy foods and drinks, and encourage balanced eating habits.

NSW PDHPE Syllabus

An educational curriculum initiative that teaches students about healthy lifestyles, physical activity, nutrition, relationships, and mental health.

Active Kids Voucher

A program that provides financial support for sport and physical activity participation to reduce financial barriers and promote fitness.

PEEL Paragraph Template

An analytical writing structure consisting of Point (state main idea), Evidence (provide fact, example, or statistic), Explanation (explain how evidence supports the point), and Link (connect back to the question).