Regular health and physical education activities are designed to improve students’ skill levels, interpersonal abilities and general wellbeing, which also contributes to their academic performance and overall happiness. All students have opportunities to access a full range of sporting activities including athletics, swimming and team sports.
Health Education
Health Education focuses on prevention and resilience and covers areas of prime importance to adolescents living in a rapidly changing world. Every Year 7, 8, 9 and 10 student participates in this learning area, learning how to ensure good health both now and in the future. The underlying principle of this subject is to produce well-informed young people who can make considered decisions to ensure their good physical, mental, emotional and social health.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education equips students with theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are valuable in natural environments and throughout their lives. The programs include a range of activities designed to foster and promote personal growth and build competence, such as teamwork, resilience, and environmental stewardship while enhancing physical and mental well-being. From Years 10-12, students will experience activities such as canoeing, beach and water safety, mountain biking, camp craft, snorkeling, navigation, bush walking, RLS, Bronze Medallion, sailing, and surfing.
Physical Education
The activities offered in the Physical Education program are designed to increase each students’ perceptual motor ability, physical health and social wellbeing. Research has shown that success in these areas can impact positively on a student’s success in other learning areas.
Physical Recreation
Physical Recreation offers students opportunities to gain confidence in a recreational group situation. Examples of sports which may be available include indoor court sports, squash, gym and swimming (Fremantle Leisure Centre), body boarding, pool, table tennis, ten pin bowling, beach games and yoga. Students also have the opportunity to make use of the College’s Fitness and Conditioning Centre.
More detail about our Health and Physical Education courses can be found in our curriculum handbooks located here.