Each month we will take a look at a different department within the school to find out what goes on on a daily basis. We kick things off with Physical Education and the Head of Department, Eddie Murphy.

"Educate, Inspire, Empower”    

Staff: Mr E Murphy (HOD), Mr D Ralston, Mr D Bone (Yr 10 Dean), Mr G McNaughton (Yr 12 Dean), Mr M Parr, Mr P Watson, Mr P McKay, Mr S Zarifeh.

The Physical Education Department at Christchurch Boys’ High School again started the year offering a diverse range of programmes and learning experiences, within its courses.

Learning through physical activity is the priority of the programmes that offer a wide range of physical activities, both individual and team.

Perceptions of Physical Education are sometimes confused with Sport, which focuses more on competitive participation in a singular sporting field. Whereas the reality is, that Physical Education provides a diversity of learning that covers a wide range of physical activities which emphasis the development of:

• a broad range of movement skills.
  
• relationships, interpersonal skills and social responsibility in physical activities requiring cooperation and leadership.
  
• a students physical development, fitness and well-being
  
• student contribution to our school and local communities
  

The Year 9 : Touch, Tennis, Cricket, Athletics, Swimming, Basketball, Gymnastics, Hockey, Football, Wrestling, School Haka, Ki-o-rahi, Fitness Testing, Strength & Circuit Training, Team Work, Foreign Games and Game Designs,

The Year 10: Volleyball, Rugby, Gymnastics, Basketball, Softball, Athletics, Swimming, Strength Training, Aerobic Training, Methods of Training, Social Responsibility & How a Team Works, Football

Year 11, 12 and 13: Physical Education courses are NCEA assessed with a diverse range of learning experiences.

Year 13 Sports Studies: Focuses on Sports Management, Sports Leadership and Coaching, Sports Science and Sport Performance.

Yr 12 and 13 Outdoor Education: Will be challenging the young men with kayaking, tramping, mountain biking, sea kayaking, rock climbing, skiing, snowboarding and surfing.

Expect another action packed year in this highly active and enthusiastic department.

This year, we farewell Mr Nathan Walsh who has been part of the Physical Education department for 13 years. We wish him all the best in his new role at CPIT.