HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION FACULTY

HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION

In a modern world where youth inactivity is at an all time high along with the problems and diseases associated with the lack of exercise, Health and Physical Education provides information and skills necessary to all students, regardless of whether they choose to pursue a health related career.

The Health and Physical Education faculty offers students from years 8 – 12 the opportunity to study Health and Physical Education. Students in the Junior school must study Health and Physical Education in Year 8 and 9. Students in the Senior school have the choice of two subjects: Physical Education or Physical Recreation.

Health and Physical Education staff undertake many professional development activities in order to maintain currency and relevance of subject matter. Many staff also have vast experience and knowledge relating to various sports.

The Health and Physical Education department also oversees Sport at the school. Annually the school holds Swimming, Cross Country and Athletics carnivals. The school has a proud and distinguished record at Regional and State level in sports such as Netball, Softball, Hockey and Rugby League.

Health and Physical Education Subjects:
Year 8 HPE
Year 9 HPE
Year 10 Introduction to Physical Education & Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
Year 11 and 12 Physical Education
Year 11 and 12 Outdoor Recreation

Katrina Sweet
Head of Department - Health and Physical Education
Ph: 49247826