Health and Physical Education at GTAIS
Aligned with AERO* Standards
At GTAIS, Physical Education (PE) is an important part of a balanced, international education. Our PE program follows the AERO Health & Physical Education Standards, which are widely used by international schools and support student wellbeing, skill development, and lifelong healthy habits.
The goal of our PE program is to help students become active, healthy, and confident individuals.
Our Learning Focus
Through Physical Education, students learn about health, movement, and physical activity. They develop the skills and knowledge needed to live healthy and active lives, now and in the future.
The program focuses on helping students:
- Understand how the body moves
- Learn movement skills and strategies
- Improve physical fitness
- Practice safety and responsible behaviour
- Make healthy choices
- Enjoy physical activity and teamwork
Key Areas of Learning
Our PE program includes learning in the following areas:
Movement Skills and Strategies
- Running, jumping, throwing, catching, and coordination
- Games, sports, and movement activities
- Using strategies to play fairly and effectively
Active Participation and Fitness
- Regular physical activity
- Improving strength, balance, and endurance
- Understanding the importance of staying active
Health and Wellbeing
- Learning basic health concepts
- Making healthy lifestyle choices
- Understanding safety during physical activity
Personal and Social Development
- Working well with others
- Showing respect and teamwork
- Taking responsibility for personal effort and behaviour
Values and Learning Attitudes
The GTAIS PE program reflects strong educational values supported by AERO standards. Students are encouraged to:
- Do their personal best
- Practice fair play and honesty
- Show respect for others and for differences
- Make positive and responsible choices
- Appreciate that people have different abilities and needs
How Students Learn in PE
In PE lessons, students learn by:
- Being active and involved
- Practicing skills in a safe environment
- Reflecting on effort and improvement
- Working independently and in teams
Teachers guide students to build confidence, resilience, and enjoyment in physical activity.
Our Goal
Our Physical Education program aims to develop students who:
- Enjoy being physically active
- Understand healthy living
- Act safely and responsibly
- Respect others and themselves
- Develop habits for lifelong health and wellbeing
