Teaching Team
Mark Quinn
Ben Lepore
Kale Vagnoni
Physical Education Junior Campus Overview – 2025
The Physical Education program for the Junior Campus at NMPS is designed to introduce young students to the world of physical activity in a fun, energetic, and supportive environment. Students will have the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills, teamwork, and the ability to follow instructions, all while participating in a wide variety of games and activities.
The Prep students will start by learning the basics of Physical Education, including how to follow simple instructions, move safely, and participate in games. They will focus on Ball Handling, where they will practice dribbling, rolling, and bouncing to improve their hand-eye coordination. In addition, students will begin to develop their Throwing and Catching skills through interactive and fun games that promote accuracy and control.
Later in the year, Movement and Balance will become a focus, with students practicing basic movements such as running, jumping, and hopping, as well as balancing on different surfaces to strengthen core stability and agility. They will also be introduced to Kicking, learning to kick a ball with control and accuracy through games and challenges.
For Years 1 and 2, the focus will expand to include a wider range of movement activities, with an emphasis on Bouncing and Kicking. These skills will be developed through team-based games and activities that encourage students to work together and adapt their movements in response to a changing environment. The ability to follow instructions and understand simple rules will be a key element of these lessons.
As students progress, they will be introduced to Active Games and Cooperation such as Territory and Tiggy. These games will encourage students to work together, communicate, and practice spatial awareness while running, dodging, and tagging. Target Games, where students throw balls at targets, will help them develop aiming skills while practicing sharing equipment and taking turns in small groups.
In Team Sports, students will be introduced to the basics of Basketball and Soccer, focusing on skills such as dribbling, passing, and shooting in simplified formats. These lessons will emphasize the importance of teamwork, communication, and developing understanding of the rules of the game.
Gymnastics will also form part of the program. Here students will explore basic movement skills such as rolling, balancing, and jumping. They will work on body control and coordination, using mats and other soft equipment in a safe and supported environment.
Gamification will be incorporated throughout the year, using student-designed interactive games and activities that aim to encourage movement, teamwork, and rule engagement.
Finally, Traffic Education will be introduced, where students will learn the basics of road safety, including how to move safely in different environments, cross streets, and use pedestrian crossings.
The Junior Campus PE program is designed to create a positive and energetic atmosphere where students can develop a foundation of physical skills, teamwork, and an understanding of movement and safety. These skills are a movement and thinking foundation to prepare students for their Senior Campus PE Journey.
Physical Education Senior Campus Overview – 2025
At NMPS, our Physical Education program for the Senior Campus is designed to offer students a comprehensive and well-rounded experience through a variety of sports and movement activities throughout the entire year. The overarching areas of focus are; skill development, teamwork, fitness, and safety, which are all aimed at fostering a lifelong love of movement.
During the year, students will have the opportunity to develop key skills in various sports, including; cycling, soccer, AFL, gymnastics, athletics, tennis, badminton, cricket, basketball, netball, lawn bowls, skateboarding and swimming. In all sports units, there will be a spotlight on the importance of working together and staying safe with movement. Lessons are designed to build upon previous skills and knowledge, ensuring students grow progressively.
In Bike Education, students will learn the basics of road safety, bike handling, and independent cycling while also practicing bike maintenance and safety procedures. The program is designed to work with students who have zero experience riding a bike right through to experienced daily riders.
When focusing on Kicking, students will work on developing foot-eye coordination and basic kicking skills, which will be applied to games such as soccer and AFL. Through these activities, students will further develop their ability to work as a team and understand the strategies behind these team sports.
In Athletics, students will engage in a variety of track and field events, including; sprints, hurdles, long jump, triple jump, shot put, discus, high jump and cross country. The focus will be on learning fundamental techniques for each event and building on previous movement and coordination skills. Results from these events will be recorded and, along with student effort and behaviour each week, used to select our District Athletics team.
Throughout the year, students will participate in a range of Striking & Net/Wall Sports, including; cricket, Teeball, tennis, badminton, and basketball. They will practice key skills such as batting, serving, rallying, passing, and shooting, all while learning the rules and strategies behind these sports. These activities aim to encourage teamwork and communication.
In Gymnastics, students will focus on balance, flexibility, and strength. They will explore different apparatus and work on body control through activities such as rolling, balancing, and jumping, with an emphasis on safety and spatial self-awareness.
Alternative Sports such as skateboarding and lawn bowls will also form part of the program, providing students with the chance to learn new skills in non-traditional sports. Skateboarding will focus on balance, control, ways to turn, trick workshops and of course safety. During Lawn bowls, rollers will focus on rules and gameplay, emphasizing strategy, aiming, alongside an understanding of etiquette and scoring. The ever popular barefoot option will be available when the weather is fine!
Swimming & Water Safety – Teaming up with our friends at the North Melbourne Recreation Centre, this program helps students develop confidence in water, learn basic swimming strokes, and gain essential water safety skills. Students will also practice personal survival skills and basic rescue techniques in a safe environment. This program will run for an entire school week during Term Four, with daily swimming lessons.
Gamification will also be incorporated throughout the year, using technology and interactive activities to engage students in movement-based challenges and games. Gamification provides opportunities for students to create their own physical activity challenges and have their peer group test their skills. These activities will encourage teamwork, strategy, and fun.
Incursions that bring in guest coaches and specialist workshops happen throughout the year. Working with local sporting clubs, students get a glimpse into sports opportunities in the local area such as; hockey, cricket, AFL and tennis.
The NMPS Physical Education program aims to give all students the opportunity to develop their physical, social, and emotional skills, building a foundation for a lifetime of healthy and active living.
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