The main aims and objectives of the College are to train specialist
teachers and coaches in Physical Education.
Specifically our programmes aim to:Give
opportunity to potential athletes for practicing physical education and sport, developing their physical fitness and attaining a level of achievement in sport, which corresponds with their gifts.
Give gifted athletes appropriate training and supervision, which can help them
make invaluable contribution to the comprehensive development of sport and
physical education in Jamaica.
Develop competent teachers in the field of physical education and sport who can
lift the level of these disciplines in Jamaica, not only by imparting content
but, by developing well-rounded individuals in our society.
Expose potential teachers and coaches to research and evaluation in physical
education and sport,which should make for the progress of all forms of sport
and help to bring about improvement in health and safety of participants as
well as in training methods and organization and management procedures.
Maintain close liaison with other tertiary institutions and the National Institute
of Sports and other sporting bodies in Jamaica. The G.C. Foster
College plans to serve as a center for the entire sporting community and to utilize its facilities for research and for providing informational services in the area of sports.
