Sports - Athletics / Health And Hygiene Education / Physical Education

• The Physical Education (PE) space is more about cooperation than competition.
• The key philosophy of Holy Heart is skills for enquiry and research. This is in tune with the needs for learning for life.
• PE is an integral part of the school Programme.
• Holy Heart’s strong belief is that PE is not one-particular-game oriented but emphasizes on the all-round development of hands-on motor skills, co-ordination, movement, health and nutrition, first aid and game skills for games such as Cricket, Football, Basketball, Throw ball, Volleyball, Gymnastics, Judo Karate, Tennis, Swimming, Gatkaand Athletics.
• Total freedom for the learner is the highlight of the School Programme at Holy Heart.
• The space is totally customized to the learner’s needs and there is a never ending commitment from the teachers in terms of their time and energy to keep interacting with the learners.
• The school promotes an effective physical education and fitness Programme in the Middle School, High School and Pre-University sections wherein all students participate whole heartedly.

Games

• The school offers after school sports activities wherein importance is given to coaching all the students at elementary level, middle level and to all the school teams.
• Holy Heart is among the top boys’ and girls’ teams in the city, in Athletics, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Cricket, Hockey, Judo Karate, Lawn Tennis, Rope Jumping, Skating, Swimming, Table Tennis, Volleyball and Wrestling and has regularly produced state and national players in these sports.

Health And Hygine

Universal hygiene can be practiced to prevent all infectious diseases.

Following the guidelines below will reduce the potential for contracting a communicable disease:

• All athletes should shower with soap and water immediately following practices or competitions.
• Athletes should not share clothes, towels, soap, razors.
• All clothes worn during practice and competition should be washed daily.
• All towels should be washed daily.
• Follow good hygiene practices, including frequent hand washing, showering immediately following each practice or competition and cleaning all practice clothes daily.
• Don't touch other peoples' skin infections.
• Don't share personal items such as practice clothes, towels, razors, deodorants, nail clippers, etc.
• Have all wounds, abrasions, skin lesions cared for by certified athletic trainers immediately.
• Check for skin infections on self and report immediately.
• Clean and disinfect equipment regularly using a mild bleach solution or commercial product.