There are two PE teachers in the school;

Sporting Aims

The High School Ballynahinch, is a school with a long and successful sporting tradition and has always emphasised the importance of pupil involvement in a broad range of both team and individual sporting activity.  We foster strong links with local sports clubs.

Physical education seeks to provide pupils with opportunities to:

1. experience a wide range of sports activities as part of a curriculum programme;
2. become involved in an extensive range of extra curricular sporting activities;
3. develop sporting abilities through the provision of specialised coaching;
4. participate in both team and individual sporting competitions at school, local and provincial levels;
5. develop healthy lifestyles and physical well being;
6. enjoy the pleasure which can result from involvement in successful sport;
7. create an awareness of the benefits of teamwork.

 Areas of Sport Covered Include:

Aerobics,  Athletics,  Archery,  Badminton, Basketball,  Cross Country,  Gymnastics,  Hockey, Netball,   Rugby,   Soccer,   Softball, Volleyball,  Swimming,  Table Tennis,  Tennis, Trampolining  

Extra Curricular Activities:

Athletics,   Cross Country,  Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme, Hockey,   Netball,   Rugby,  Soccer

It is hoped that through participation in sports pupils may adopt life-long interests which improve health and social relationships.