H&PE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Please advise your teacher via a written note or email
if any of the following apply;
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION AT
GLENUNGA INTERNATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
The Health and Physical Education Learning Area
welcomes students to an enjoyable semester of
participating in and learning about Physical Education and
Health. Students will be involved in structured learning
experiences in:
Practical lessons. All students are expected to participate
in practical activities where they will improve;
• Physical skills and abilities through movement
sequences and themed sporting activities.
• Social skills and collaborative learning both as an
individual and as a member of a group.
• Knowledge and understanding of the principles
related to in, through and about physical
activity (movement concepts, sequences and
challenges)
• Understanding the role of tactics, strategies and
activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.
1. ASSESSMENT:
Teachers will provide an Assessment Plan and Assessment
Schedule.
2. UNIFORM:
Students are required to wear the correct PE
Uniform: GIHS PE shirt and navy blue shorts or
tracksuit pants.
Students are required to change into PE clothes
promptly at the start of the lesson and change
back into their school clothes at the end of the
lesson.
If part of the uniform is not available for use on a
particular day, please inform the Physical Education
teacher in writing or via email and supply an
alternative item of clothing.
If a note or email is not received regarding health
issues or the correct change of clothes the following
will apply.
1. In the first instance be reminded to bring a
note or uniform, explanation of future
consequences, exclusion from practical work,
general helper for the teacher.
2. On the second instance, exclusion from
practical work, general helper or the teacher
& recess or lunchtime community service.
3. On occasion the teacher may request students
work in the POD.
3. COOPERATION & PARTICIPATION:
All students are expected to be active participants
for all lessons by;
• Promoting the School Values
• Contributing individually or as part of the
team.
• Respecting the rights of others.
• Working effectively in group activities.
• Follow safety guidelines.
• Take care of all equipment and facilities.
• A long term illness or injury
• A short term health related problem. The teacher
may require medical evidence to support this
request.
In both cases, students will be given written or
alternative work whilst they are unable to participate. If
the restriction is confined to an inability to run due to
injury or illness, students may still be able to participate
in some/all of the lesson, depending on the activity.
4. EXCURSIONS:
It is expected all Physical Education and Health
students attend all excursions as part of their courses
unless there is a medical/family issue preventing
attendance.
5. CHANGEROOM PROCEDURES:
Students should change quickly and take their bags with
them at the start of the lesson. The school takes no
responsibility for valuables left in the change rooms.
Laptops are to be left in lockers.
6. EXTREME WEATHER POLICY:
A modified Physical Education programme will occur
inside during hot/wet weather.
Students are encouraged to bring a water bottle and
protect themselves from the sun by wearing a
floppy/ bucket style hat and sunscreen.
Please contact your Teacher or the Health & Physical
Education Leader Adam Sullivan if you have any
queries: Adam.Sullivan@gihs.sa.edu.au