Physical Education
Mrs Monique Grant — Head of Department, Physical Education, Outdoor Education, Health, Food and Nutrition
Mrs Gemma Oliver - Cowie - Teacher of Physical Education and Health
Mrs Brigitte Bradfield - Teacher of Physical Education and Outdoor Education
Miss Kathy Harpur - Teacher of Food and Nutrition
Physical Education
Physical Education allows learners to investigate a broad range of Movement Principles such as Biomechanics, Motor Learning and Exercise Physiology. There is also a large proportion of Interpersonal skills such as Leadership, Coaching and Sports Psychology. Learners throughout their years will experience a broad range of theoretical and practical components.
Outdoor Education
Outdoor Education allows learners to look at how outdoor skills such as Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Scuba Diving and Kayaking, can be used to enjoy place responsive experiences and develop awareness of our local environment. We encourage this course for those genuinely interested in a careers in Outdoor Education such as Instructing or Environmental Management.
Food and Nutrition
Food and Nutrition allows learners to explore a variety of topics such as Food Sustainability, Nutritional Needs, Nutritional Issues and Food Advertising. Learners throughout their years will experience practical and theoretical components, learning skills to take with them when they leave school to ensure healthy choices around eating habits and decisions.