Physical Education (PE) is a compulsory subject for all students at Melrose High School. Students in Years 7 to 10 complete a dynamic program with a strong emphasis on skill development and fitness.
Classes focus on the development of the fundamental movement skills with units in throwing and catching, kicking and striking and minor games.
Other units include Athletics, Cross Country, and Social Dance. Students study a range of sports with a focus on skills development, participation, teamwork, fair play and the development of confidence in movement activities.
All students are encouraged to participate in school carnivals held throughout the year. Students also can participate in zone carnivals and interschool sports competitions in various sports
All students are encouraged to participate in school carnivals held throughout the year. Students also have the opportunity to participate in zone carnivals and interschool sports competitions in various sports.
Health Units
Year 7
- Puberty
- Nutrition
Year 8
- Alcohol, smoking and other drugs
- Self Image
Year 9
- Mental health and Wellbeing
- Party Safe
Year 10
- Sexual Health
- Nutrition
Elective units
Femme Fit
In Femme Fit students will participate in a variety of strength and cardio based fitness lessons. There is an emphasis on developing realistic and personal goals to enable the students to make healthy lifestyle choices.
The class is designed for female students who are interested in improving their health and fitness levels in a positive and encouraging environment with others of a similar level of fitness. Activities include Mt Taylor walks, Fitness Testing, Boxing, Weight Training with a focus on developing correct technique and confidence. This is a school-based fitness and a female only elective.
Fit for Life
This class allows students to learn to use a variety of aerobic and strength training equipment.
Fitness activities are undertaken at school which will include fitness testing, Mt. Taylor walks, and games for fitness. The class is designed for male students who are interested in improving their health and fitness levels in a positive and encouraging environment with others of a similar level of fitness. The course is supplemented with specific theory lessons on the components of fitness and health education. This is school based and for males only.