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.