Health & Physical Education

Students are encouraged to develop a healthy, active lifestyle. The theory and practical work are integrated, emphasising the connection between exercise and good health. Starting with mainly non-competitive activities (including ball games, skill development activities and a compulsory swimming and water safety component), students have the opportunity to develop skills in a wide range of team and individual sports.

Perceptual Motor Program (PMP) is an integral part of the physical education program for Prep & Year 1 students. The program aims to actively involve all children. These structured rotational activities improve co-ordination, enhance visual and auditory skills, provide children with the opportunity to feel success and promote their self-confidence.

The Health & Physical Education program is complemented by sporting and recreational activities such as swimming and athletics sports days and the Aitken College cross-country run. VCE Physical Education and Health and Human Development are offered at Year 11 and 12 level. A health program operates from Prep – Year 12.

The curriculum addresses issues for students at age-appropriate levels such as environmental effects on health, drug education, identity, nutrition, personal hygiene, sex education and harm minimization. The courses involve interactive activities, guest speakers, information and communication technologies.