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Coward Punch - Risk-taking and Alcohol
Lesson3 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 10Health and Physical EducationHealthSocialMental HealthPhysical HealthSocial Action
Lesson Summary
Students will investigate the role of substances that contribute to the incidences of the coward punch. They will explore the impact of these substances on the brain and body and how these affect our capacity to respond to external stimuli. Through a scenario-based game, they will investigate how personal choices manage the extent to which alcohol and drugs alter our behaviours.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand the role of substances in coward punch incidents
- understand the influence of substances on the brain and body
- understand how both victims and perpetrators of violence can be adversely affected by substance use
- understand that substance use does not necessarily cause violent behaviours
- learn how having an awareness of the impact of substances on the brain and body can support healthy decision-making and prevent violence
Success criteria
Students can:
- identify specific substances which are more likely to contribute to coward punch incidents
- identify how personal choices and attributes impact the likelihood of becoming aggressive when consuming substances
- identify responsible behaviours to keep themselves and others safe in social situations
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