In The Classroom

Physical Education

Toorak Primary School's Physical Education program is a well balanced, comprehensive skill-based program. Participation in physical activities provides opportunities for enjoyment, recreation, fitness, social interaction, physical and mental relaxation and competition.

Physical education lessons are timetabled weekly and include fundamental motor skills, ball skills, gymnastics / movement, athletics and games. 

Our Physical Education program also includes:
• House based activities throughout the year, such as our annual House Sports day.
• Cross country, athletics and inter-school gala days for Years 3 to 6 students.
• A whole school swimming program, held at Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre.
• A weekly perceptual motor program (PMP) for Prep students to develop body awareness, eye/hand, eye/foot co-ordination, balance and ball skills.

A whole school fitness program is run three mornings per week. The program aims to increase fitness and promote good habits that lead a healthy lifestyle. During the Winter months students participate in Brain Gym which is a series of 26 specific movements to prepare the brain and nervous system for the day's learning.

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