Physical Education S1/S2 Course

Aims

To allow every pupil to experience success at their own level.
To promote a practical understanding of the range of activities in which they will participate.
To make all lessons as physically active as possible, thereby contributing to the pupils' overall health and fitness.
To encourage the pupils to accept responsibility for their own learning.
To promote positive attitudes toward working with others in group and team situations.
To engage the pupils in a wide range of activities which may provide foundation for participation outwith physical education and beyond into adult life.

The following guidelines should be adhered to for all PE classes:

Clothing should be comfortable and practical.
Warm sports clothing should be worn for outdoor activities.
Sports clothing should not advertise alcohol or drink related products.
Football/rugby boots will be required for rugby, football and hockey.
Training shoes should be clean for indoor use and should have non-marking soles.
Pupils should change before and after PE. They should not travel to or from school in their PE kit or go to other classes in their kit.
Pupils are encouraged to shower after lessons, so a towel should be brought to all PE classes.
Pupils should bring a note explaining any reason for missing PE on medical grounds.

Hockey: Emerald green polo shirt; Navy blue games skirt; Navy blue knee length socks; Hockey stick; Football boots; Tracksuit (predominantly blue)
Rugby: Royal blue rugby strip; Black shorts (S1-S3); Seniors wear white; Royal blue socks; Rugby boots; Tracksuit

(PE kit can be purchased from Intersport, Galashiels & polo shirts from the PE Dept.)