The Physical Education department promotes and encourages fun, challenge, fair play and sportsmanship through the joy of effort in fitness and sport. Through Physical Education led classes and Recreation activities, students develop the
knowledge, skills, and True Sport Spirit to remain
active for life. Students develop the fitness, skills, knowledge, confidence, attitudes, responsibility and leadership required:
- to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle with - mens sana en corpore sano - a sound mind in a sound body
- to organize, lead, and officiate fitness, sports and recreation activities
Department Members
| Department Head | Mr. Vachon | vachon@aquinas.org |
| Physical Education 8 |
Ms. Savino
Ms. Purkiss Mr. Prescott
Mr. Nick Appleton
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| Physical Education 9 |
Ms. Purkiss
Mr. Vachon
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| Physical Education 10 |
Mr.Vachon
Mr. Nick Appleton
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| Physical Education 11 - 12 | Mr. Vachon | vachon@aquinas.org |
| Basketball Academy (Boys) Sports Academy (Girls) |
Mr. Prescott
Mr. Vachon
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Course Content
- Strength and Conditioning for Active Living
- Team Sports
- Wrestling, Gymnastics, Dance, Track & Field, Raquet sports, Community Recreation and Outdoor Activities, and Cooperative and Minor Games.
In collaboration with student leaders, the department organizes a recreational intramural sports program which includes Volleyball, Basketball, Floor hockey and Indoor Soccer.