Physical Education
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Mr. S. Smyth
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Mrs. K. Mornin
Physical Education is seen as an important part of the curriculum in Newtownabbey Community High School. Pupils in all year group have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities carefully chosen to meet their needs as well as fulfilling the national curriculum. The department strives to be innovative and ensure that all pupils are able to maximise their potential in a safe and secure environment were huge emphasis is placed on participation as well as promoting excellence.
The Importance of Physical Education
Physical education develops pupils' physical competence and confidence, and their ability to use these to perform in a range of activities. It promotes positive attitudes towards active and healthy lifestyles. Pupils learn how to think in different ways to suit a wide variety of creative, competitive and challenging activities. They learn how to plan, perform and evaluate actions, ideas and performances to improve their quality and effectiveness. Through this process pupils discover their aptitudes, abilities and preferences, and make choices about how to get involved in lifelong physical activity