Staff

Garry Markham - Head of Deparment

Terri Anne Knowles, Dwayne Smith

Aims and Objectives

High School P.E. Programme

Grades 7 & 8 ~ Grades 9 & 10

Grades 11 & 12

Code of Conduct

Inter-House Athletics

• To provide a balanced stimulating Physical Education curriculum which will appeal to the interests and abilities of all students
• To help the physical development of students in the important period leading up to and including puberty and through maturation to adulthood.
• To promote the development of skill and coordination through a structured Physical Education programme.
• To increase aesthetic awareness and appreciation.
• To enable every student to experience achievement and satisfaction through the medium of sport.
• To encourage development both as an individual and as a member of society in interpersonal skills, coping mechanisms, and personal conduct and hygiene.
• To contribute to the pupils intellectual development through the understanding of physical activities.
• To enable every student to become water-efficient.
• To instill a sense of ‘school-spirit’ and social responsibility.

During the first two years of high school students attend double sessions of Physical Education twice per week. Students become more expert in their skills and techniques and learn how to apply them in a variety of activities. They begin to understand what makes an effective performance and how to apply these principles to their own work and other's work. They also begin to realize and identify the types of activity they prefer and take a variety of roles such as leader and official.

The programme of study is divided into the following areas:

	Striking and Fielding Games - Softball
	Invasion Games - Football, Basketball
	Netwall Games - Volleyball
	Swimming activities and water safety
	Athletic Activities - Track and Field, Cross Country
	Fitness Testing - 12 Minute Run Test

Grades 9 - 10

During these two years students fine tune their understanding, confidence and performance. Self-motivation will begin to be an applied principle and the coaching and helping of peers to help demonstrate clearer understanding of rules, tactics and breakdown of skills.

The programme of study follows that of the lower Grades with the exception that Grades 9 & 10 students have P.E. lessons only once per week.

Grades 11 - 12

During these last two years, students tackle complex and demanding activities; applying their knowledge of skills, techniques and effective performance. They decide whether to get involved in physical activity that is mainly focused on competing or performing, on promoting health and well-being, or on developing personal fitness. They also decide which role suits them best including performer, coach, leader and official. The view of their skillfulness and physical competence gives them the confidence to get involved in activities out of school and in future life.

During the last two years students have a choice of areas of activity:

	Dance Activities - Aerobics, Yoga
	Swimming Activities
	Games Activities - Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Softball
	Athletic Activities - Track and Field (compulsory)

September - October: Softball & Swimming

October - December: Basketball

December - February: Track & Field

February - March: Soccer

April - May: Volleyball

May - June: Softball and Swimming

1. Participation is vital.  Every student must wear proper kit and participate to the best of their ability.

2. Students unable to participate in physical education activities must submit a written letter from the parents/guardians explaining in detail why the student in unable to participate in physical education lessons.  Forgotten kit, inclement weather, menstrual cycles are unacceptable excuses.  Students with long term medical must submit a note to the PE staff which can be placed on file.

3. Students are to cooperate with one another and with the Physical Education Department.  Teamwork is essential to ensure the smooth operation of sessions.

4. Physical Education equipment must be treated with care and returned to its appropriate location.

INTER-HOUSE ATHLETICS

Queen’s College students enjoy participating in inter-house sporting events organized by the Physical Education Department.  Students participate in four age categories and represent their ‘house’ in any or all of the sporting competitions. The four houses are Dyer, King, Heath and Rodgers.

Dates
December    Inter-House Basketball

February    Inter-House Track & Field Sports Day

April/May    Inter-House Swim Gala

June        Inter-House Soccer