HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Term 3 has provided the Health and PE students with some much-needed respite, although it has been cold, students have been able to get outside for all their practical lessons which is pleasing to see.
The Year 7 students have been loving the winter sunshine whilst completing their Hockey unit. Students first learn to master dribbling the ball in and around their teammates legs before moving into defensive and offensive work, highlighting this through smaller games. Students are commended for their resilience and patience during the hockey unit, as it is one of the more difficult and technical sports to master.
In health, year 7’s have begun to explore a range of mini topics with the first being body image. Students explored the diverse types of bodies before working in groups to find evidence of these within media and magazines. Posters were created and we cannot wait to display them around our health room! Students will soon move onto learning about the importance of Nutrition and Physical activity before completing their second assessment where they will track their own physical activity levels for 2 weeks.
It doesn’t stop with the year 8’s either. Students have been busy in their looking after you unit. Topics that students cover include, alcohol, smoking and vaping, risk taking and safe partying strategies. Below you can see students participating in a maze race wearing vision impaired goggles. These ranged from low to high level alcohol consumption. Students first completed the maze without the goggles and timed themselves, before attempting it a second time using the goggles. We discussed the impact of alcohol and drugs on our 5 senses and how this would impact on our ability to function and complete daily tasks.
The Duke Ed class took on Ninja Parc on Tuesday, it was great to see everyone attempt obstacles and challenges they haven’t experienced before. A student even completed the 4m wall single handed, something Ninja Parc hasn’t ever seen before.
Year 9 students were treated to another fantastic incursion by Gibber. ‘Smashed’ is an Alcohol educational production which teaches students about the risks and harms associated with underage drinking. Well done to all students who interacted with the presenters! It was a fantastic afternoon.
In year 10 PE students tackled group challenges as we explored other types of physical activity. Students worked in teams to complete the ‘Human Operation’ version of the old fashioned board game. Students had to take a hoop from one end to the other without making contact with the rope or other students. The second activity involved bouncing a ball carefully through a hoop with one hand whilst your partner attempted to catch it and bounce it back through the hoop. Lots of coordination and teamwork involved.
Year 10 Sport and Recreation students have been busy this term also. They visited Belgrave high ropes to complete a recreational activity experience adrenaline and nature! Well done to all students who conquered their fear of heights!
Stephanie Todd
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION KEY LEARNNG HEAD