Year 7 Fun Run

On the last Monday of term (15th September), the Year 7 cohort celebrated the completion of their Cardiorespiratory Fitness unit in PE with a fun run around Merri Park and the Merri Creek trail. Across the term, students trained using continuous, interval and circuit methods, learned how to measure exercise intensity with tools such as heart rate monitors or the talk test, and explored the benefits and physical adaptations that come from regular training. The fun run gave them the chance to put this knowledge into practice by running or walking for 40 minutes, with most students covering 4–5km in that time. With the focus on participation and enjoyment rather than competition, it was a fantastic way to celebrate their learning and finish the term on a positive note as a whole year level.