Physical Education
The Physical Education (PE) and Sport program here at St Augustine’s encompasses the key elements of fitness, skills, movement, games, aquatics, recreation and sport. Our fun and comprehensive approach to physical activity aims to develop resilience, relationships, motor skills, teamwork and respect for all children. With a modelled approach to teaching, our weekly PE classes will be enjoyable, inclusive and exciting for all students.
Tony Castellano Physical Education Teacher
Overview
The topics and areas of study for each year level during Physical Education times are as follows:
All lessons will incorporate a fun and engaging ‘warm-up’ activity such as Octopus / Rob the Nest / Evolution and many others to name a few. These warm-up activities are typically student/class lead and are usually equipment free to maximise student engagement.
Level 1: (Prep)
Term 1: Perceptual Motor Program (PMP), Basic Movement (Running), Catching, Exploration.
Level 2: (Years 1 and 2)
Term 1: Fitness and Fundamental Motor Skills (Catching/Throwing/Running), Exploration and Creation
Level 3: (Years 3 and 4)
Term 1: Fitness Testing, Invasion Games, Ball Skills and Racquet Sports
Level 4: (Years 5 and 6)
Term 1: Fitness Testing, Modified Games, Ball and Racquet Sports, Health, Well-being and Nutrition
Please note, out swimming schedule is yet to be finalised.
Interschool sports, Athletics (House and District) and Cross Country are all part of our 2023 PE and Sport schedule. These events will form an important link between our regular PE lessons and our extra curricula activities. In addition, St Augustine’s will seek external expertise and will call upon outside clinics to help facilitate lessons within the school setting. These clinics will allow our students to gain valuable knowledge from experts within their chosen sports.
Sports and Activities include:
Cricket, Rounders, Dodgeball, Basketball, Bat Tennis, Athletics, Skateboarding, Frisbee, Soccer and more.
Additional sports under consideration:
Picketball