Physical Culture in Australia was established by Hans-Christian Bjelke-Petersen in 1892 and celebrated our 125th birthday last year!
Christian developed a program that was adopted nationally in schools. His vision was that “Physical Culture would give the coming generation the increased ability to do work with body and brain and therefore lead to greater prosperity, better health and greater happiness.” And thus was born the latin motto that we still use today: “Mens sana in corpore sano” – a healthy mind in a healthy body.
Tip of the week
Kicks Kicks must be executed by raising and lowering the working leg with control. The body must remain
Physie Hacks!
Here is a weekly series to help you perfect some key Physie positions. Watch the video to see
HEIDI BOARDMAN PERFORMING ART GALLERY
Photography: Heidi Boardman
DID YOU KNOW…
During the Second World War, BJP gave intensive fitness training to army recruits for 3-4 weeks on board
5 mins with Ariana
My life as a Physie girl in 5 words is ….. Fun, friends, caring teachers, learning, rememberable! The best
