Yr 8 HPE

St. Joseph's College
Gregory Terrace

(i) to develop the neuro-muscular co-ordination of each student.

(ii) to develop the fitness level of each student through concentration on the components of speed, strength, flexibility and endurance. The development of these aims will be structured to suit the individual ability and potential of each student, subject to contact time and available facilities.

Students will be exposed throughout the year to most of the GPS Sports. It is hoped that this will develop individual confidence in these sports and encourage students to take an active part in the College's sporting programme. Opportunities will also exist to participate in various sporting and recreational activities.

Physical Education lessons will include:

€ Game skills and ball handling activities.
€ Minor games.
€ Gymnastics.
€ Swimming.
€ Games and sports including touch, soccer, sphairee, basketball & softball.

A number of Health lessons are taken during the year covering topics such as;

Overview of the body, safety, basic first aid, diet and weight control and personal care and hygiene. Some physical appraisal and fitness assessment of individuals will be undertaken.

Students may have the opportunity to select activities for sports morning from the following:

TERM 1: Cricket, Swimming, Volleyball, and Minor games.
TERM 2: Rugby, Soccer, and Minor games.
TERM 3: Tennis, Basketball, Softball, Orienteering, Australian Rules Football, Rock Climbing, and Archery.
TERM 4: Recreational Activities, Water Polo, Rowing, Table Tennis, and Minor games.

In addition to these, students will be expected to participate in Cross Country and Track and Field. Various competitions and special events/carnivals may be arranged.