After the overwhelming response to the Information Research publication of 30 years of data in concerning the fitness and skill of Primary aged children Advances in Physical Education, August 2014 many schools have embarked on immediate baseline testing.
Penrhos College, a Private girl’s school in Western Australia were the first out of the blocks with the testing of their entire junior school Years 1 to Year 6.
It was apparent from the first class tested, that having two highly trained and matriculated PE staff has built a fantastic attitude to Physical Education in all of the girls.
Under the stewardship of the Head of PE, Kenrick Armitage, a passionate professional, the girls breezed through the Sports Challenge seven item fitness testing.
Even in the oppressive heat of the Perth summer, we were amazed by the enthusiasm and commitment each girl gave to the testing.
With the Sports Challenge research covering over 33,000 children from around Australia, it was clear at Penrhos, the girls have the right attitude and skill development to do very well in their PE studies and sporting pursuits now and into the future.
We look forward to completing all fitness and skill testing over the year and as Sports Challenge Programs Coordinator, Deanna Smith said, “It is such a pleasure for our testing team to come to a school where the staff, parents and children are committed to a healthy and physical lifestyle, the bar has been set for others to follow.”
