Scotch College

Physical and Sport Education

Staff

Mr Andrew Nichol
Ms Laura Eldridge

Program

The Junior School Physical and Sport Education program is a well balanced, integrated, comprehensive skill based program. Participation in physical activities provides opportunities for relaxation, enjoyment, recreation, fitness, social interaction and competition. We provide a sequential program which involves boys learning and developing skills in swimming, ball handling, gymnastics / movement, athletics, hitting games and small equipment games of cricket, football, athletics and hockey. Boys in the prep year are involved in a Motor Skills and Co-ordination program (PMP) with parental assistance. Boys in Years 3-6 are involved in House sporting competitions which are a great lead up to Wednesday Interschool Sport competitions (Years 5-6) against other APS schools.

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Term Overview
 
The start of Term Four sees the culmination of the Athletics program in Term 3 for the Year 3 – 6 boys with House Field Events and Family Day.

At the beginning of Term Four the Prep and One students will undertake an intense swimming unit. This program will focus on water safety and water familiarisation developing the boy’s confidence in the water.

This term the Prep to Two program focuses on the refinement of ball handling techniques, catching, overhand throw, ball bounce, forehand strike (single and double hand). Also there continues to be a major emphasis on gross motor skills; running forwards / backwards, skipping, sidestepping, and general evasion games.

Grade 3-6 boys will participate in a variety of sports this term including T-Ball, touch rugby, gymnastics and basketball. The Grade 5 and 6 boys will also undertake fitness tests to compare their results from earlier in the year. Tests will include the 20m beep test as well as a 12minute continuous run. Grade 3 to 6 boys will also participate in house T-Ball later in the term.

This term's interschool sport for grade 5 and 6 boys includes; cycling, water polo, athletics, golf, touch rugby and Nippers (Life Saving). 

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Sporting Fixtures: