Health and Physical Education
Physical Education (PE) is a compulsory subject for all students at Melrose High School. Students in Years 9 and 10 select their semester units from a choice of programmes or complete a general Physical Education and Health unit. Students in years 7 and 8 complete a dynamic programme with a strong emphasis on fitness and skill development.
Electives
Students can also elect an additional unit during each semester. Outdoor Education is available each semester while Sports Coaching is available in second semester. These courses have specific curriculum content and do not include the integrated core topics.
Enrichment Activities
The Aspiring Athletes Program (AAP) in PE provides the opportunity for students to achieve academically while continuing their commitment to their chosen team and/or individual sport. It also provides tutorial time for students to ensure academic requirements are being met at all times.
Assessment
Students will be expected to demonstrate:
Cooperation with others and fair play.
Competency in fundamental skills.
Strategy in games.
The ability to develop and maintain personal fitness levels.
An understanding of Health issues affecting young people.
Uniform
PE uniform is compulsory. It consists of a grey polo shirt, and navy shorts or tracksuit pants. Students must be appropriately attired for all PE classes.
Sickness
Students who are sick or injured and cannot participate in a lesson must have a note from a parent to explain the situation. Long-term problems needing a status grade require a medical certificate.
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 |  Students playing Netball in PE |  Students playing Basketball in PE |
|---|---|---|
 Students practicing 100m sprints for the athletics carnival |  Year 9 and 10 girls soccer carnival | A great day fot the develpment of school culture |
 Year 7 and 8 Netball Champions at the South Side Schools carnival |  Year 9 and 10 Boys Basketball |  The canoe relay novelty event at the swimming carnival |
 The annual school cross country carnival |  The annual school cross country carnival |  The annual school cross country carnival |
 Students playing Badminton in PE |  Students in the Outdoor Education Program |  Some students and teachers showing off their house spirit at the swimming carnival |
 Students diving in at our annual swimming carnival at Phillip Pool |  Students in the Fit for Life class at Club Lime in Mawson |  Outdoor Education snorkeling camp |
 Outdoor Education students learning how to build a fire |  Outdoor Education snorkeling camp |  Outdoor Education students on camp |
 Outdoor Education students on camp at Jervis Bay |  Outdoor Education students on camp |  Outdoor Education students on the snorkelling camp in Jervis Bay |
 PE students warming up in the school gym |  Outdoor Education snorkeling camp |  Outdoor Education rock climbing excursion |
 A student getting involved in the girls soccer carnival |  Outdoor Education crate climbing in the gym |  Lunch time house competitions |
 Fit for Life students using the spin bikes at Club Lime |  Girls in the 9 and 10 Femme Fit class at Club Lime |  Girls Rugby 7's Seniors 2017 |
 Fit For Life 2017 |  |  Femme Fit 2017 |
 Femme Fit |  Femme Fit |
Gymnasium
The gymnasium provides our students with a purpose built indoor sporting facility. The Physical Education faculty has upgraded existing equipment and installed a climbing wall. The gymnasium provides a wonderful environment for scheduled PE classes as well as lunch time training and competitions.