Sports

Today it is so important for our children to be healthy. It is crucial that they have the best start in life with their health and fitness. 

At Carlingford West Public School children will have the opportunity in 2016 to take part in PDHPE lessons each week by a specialised Physical Education Teacher. Children are individually assessed and graded allowing the program to be aimed at their needs.

We provide 2 hours of fitness, strength, health and nutrition each week. This is just a part of the program that incorporates every outcome in the PDHPE syllabus. Our sport program incorporates regular fitness, skill coordination and regular nutrition lessons that are all structured to achieve the best for your child.

Carlingford West provides a variety of sport programs which include soccer, netball, cricket, AFL, tennis, basketball and modified softball. Accredited coaches give children the best opportunities to find sports that they enjoy. 

Why should kids be active?

Physical activity increases children's fitness allowing more oxygen in the blood improving concentration levels. It helps children to feel more confident and happy and they are able to sleep better. Furthermore students achieve better results in the classroom. 

Carlingford WestPublic School has a major focus on sport and fitness. The initiative is to increase every child's fitness level, their ability in a variety of games and sports and to develop their knowledge and awareness in having a healthy and active lifestyle. Our program is focused on children achieving their PERSONAL BESTS. They will be involved in a variety of fitness, health and sporting activities on a regular basis.

The program is designed to promote physical activity, improve fitness levels and provide children with the knowledge to make positive health choices. All classes will participate in a fitness session and a variety of cardiovascular and basic muscular activities assisting their coordination and fundamental movement skills on a weekly basis. The fitness activities vary according to the children's age and ability levels. Each class will have regular discussions on lifestyle, health and nutrition choices. All activities and topics are in accordance with the PDHPE syllabus.

The program in physical education is designed to:

• be broad, balanced and include games, sports, gymnastics, dance and swimming (grades 2-6);

• take account of pupils' prior learning and special educational needs;

• be enhanced by professionals in sport, dance and outdoor pursuits and include community contributions from external providers e.g. AFL Australia;

• focus clearly on teaching the relevant skills, knowledge and understanding;

• offer opportunities for choice within the program or through extracurricular activities;

• provide a clear framework of what is to be covered at each stage to ensure continuity and progression in pupils' learning;

• incorporate advice about learning and teaching approaches, including direct teaching and learning through purposeful activity.

• have challenging but achievable tasks which provide success and personal satisfaction;

• provide good opportunities to develop their own ideas, co-operate and share equipment in small groups. 

• See also:  DET school sport unit