Physical Education

Physical Education encourages students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours that enable them to:

• maintain good health and live a healthy lifestyle

• understand the role of physical activity in ensuring good health

• engage in physical activity.

The Physical Education program aims to provide all children with the opportunity to:

• Develop confidence and competence in the acquisition of basic motor skills that will enhance participation in a variety of physical activities.

• Attain and maintain a level of fitness that will allow the individual to perform daily tasks with control, efficiency and effectiveness.

• Experience fun and enjoyment through participation.

• Develop social skills that will enable students to function effectively in interpersonal relationships.

• Develop a positive attitude towards exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

Each week children from Grades Prep-6 undertake a Physical Education session focusing on fundamental motor skills, such as:

• throwing

• catching

• kicking

• bouncing

• agility

• jumping

• athletics

• Each session also focuses on coordination, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship.