Physical Education

Here we are again!

With a more restricted form of lockdown it is so important to remember that keeping physically active is vital to a healthy body and mind.

The following is a snippet from the Health Direct Website with some excellent information for everyone. I especially like this one;

Their brain will develop vital connections, leading to improved concentration and thinking skills.

Health benefits of exercise

Exercise can be anything that makes children's breathing faster and their heart beat quicker. Sitting less and exercising for 60 minutes a day (not necessarily all in one go) has many health benefits for children:

They will develop healthy bones, muscles and joints
They will develop a healthy heart and lungs
Their coordination, strength and muscle control will improve
They will maintain a healthy body weight
Their body will become more flexible
Their balance and posture will improve
Their brain will develop vital connections, leading to improved concentration and thinking skills
They are less likely to develop chronic diseases, such as heart disease and type 2 diabetes

More information

For more information and tips on encouraging an active lifestyle, you can download the 'Make your move' brochure from the Australian Government Department of Health.

https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/benefits-of-physical-activity-for-children

PE Lessons

During this first stage of Remote learning the Middle and Senior classes will be completing a Target Games Unit where we will look at how to modify sports and games such as bowling and golf at home using creative and problem solving skills.

Here are some photos from our 'at home golf’ lesson showing how students have been creative in their thinking.

In the Junior classes we will be completing a Gymnastics Unit which we also include many modified gymnastics skills which can be done at home.

Some Prep/1 students showing how they can spell their name using their body;

Rachel McLeary

PE Teacher

rmcleary@tcs.catholic.edu.au