Through the study of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education courses, students develop the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to take action to protect and enhance their own and others’ health, safety and wellbeing in varied and changing contexts. Physical education is fundamental to the acquisition of movement skills and concepts to enable students to participate in a range of physical activities – confidently, competently and creatively.

Students enjoy free weekly sporting activities funded by the Sporting Schools’ Australia Grant. Every child K-6 participates in learn to swim lessons in Term 1 and a variety of sports throughout the year delivered by qualified instructors. Sports enjoyed by students of St Joseph’s include lawn bowls, tennis, hockey, golf, rugby union, rugby league, bike riding, surf safety, dance and gymnastics.