Physical Education is another important aspect of a student’s well-being. All students have access to the Leeming Recreation Centre facilities as part of the school curriculum. The activities offered are designed to improve skills levels, increase physical activity and to assist in the development of interpersonal skills and general health. Research has shown that success in these areas can impact positively on a student’s achievement in all learning areas.

In addition to the compulsory General Physical Education classes, students in Years 8-10 also have the option of selecting electives in a range of subjects including soccer, AFL, squash, badminton, tennis, Fitness and Outdoor Education. Outdoor Education provides experiential learning through a unique combination of challenging activities in a variety of settings. Activities include canoeing, roping, camp craft, snorkeling, indoor rock climbing, bush-walking, swimming, orienteering, mountain biking, sailing and power boating

In Years 11 and 12 students have the opportunity to select:

• Physical Education Studies ATAR and General
• ATAR Health Studies
• Certificate II Sport and Recreation
• Outdoor Education General

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All students are also provided with the opportunity to participate in inter-school competition through one day and after school competitions. Leeming regularly enters Athletics, Cross Country, Swimming, Hockey, AFL Football, Squash, Basketball and Soccer competitions to name a few.  The emphasis of the Health and Physical Learning area is on sportsmanship, participation and teamwork, encouraging all of our students to become lifelong active individuals.