Junior School

The development and refinement of fundamental motor skills, the precursors to sports specific skills are practiced.
These include:

	Run	Jump	Leap
Dodge	Catch	Single-Handed Strike	Kick
Two-Handed Strike	Punt	Bounce

Students also complete units on ball handling and control, moving into space and begin to play minor games to introduce them to team sport. Sport specific skills are introduced in the later years of the junior school. A gymnastic unit is undertaken to help students gain body awareness and control.

Values such as sportsmanship, and fair play are emphasised to make sure that enjoyment is had by all, leading to a positive attitude towards sport and physical activity.

Fitness and diet are also discussed to develop attitudes towards fitness.

Senior School

Sports specific skills are the main focus from grades 4 to 6. These skills are practiced, and then rehearsed in a modified game until grade 6 when students play unmodified games as part of interschool sport.
Athletics is a major focus in the upper year levels, with sprinting, hurdling, long jump, triple jump, high jump, discus and shot put making up the unit. A house Athletics carnival will be run this year.
Fitness units are completed, with a focus on making students aware of their own fitness levels and how to maintain and improve personal health and fitness. Students in grades 4 to 6 are also given the opportunity to try out for district swimming, cross country and athletics carnivals.
Grade 6 students all compete in interschool sport, which is made up of the following sports:

Cricket	Football	Rounders	Netball
Newcombe	Tee Ball	Softball

The philosophy behind Physical Education at Chatham is achievement through enjoyment. This is attained by providing a learning environment in which participation is maximised and children are able to practice their skills whilst enjoying themselves in a warm, friendly environment.