Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. However, the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough. The mission of Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.
Physical Education is a sequential educational program. It is based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful. Students are provided with a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation.
Physical Education Instructional Goals
The fundamental goal of the physical education program is to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century by providing opportunities to attain the skills and knowledge to be physically active as part of a healthy lifestyle. Students should become competent in movement forms, motor skills, and social skills and learn to enjoy physical activity while not compromising safety.
At the middle school level, participation in physical activity provides important opportunities for challenge, social interaction, group membership and serves an important role in physical maturation processes. Secondary level physical education provides enjoyment, challenge, social opportunities and a greater opportunity for self-expression and personal meaning.
Students who master these skills will reap the benefits of a physically active lifestyle, better health, higher educational achievement, and better preparation for work, improved attendance, and lower health care costs. Establishment of lifelong patterns of participation in physical activity expands beyond the physical education class to the opportunities and support provided by the school and community. Physical Education, in combination with school-wide and community programs and services, encourages and supports healthy behaviors and the lifelong challenges students will face.
Goals:
1. Students will demonstrate competency in many movement forms
2. Students will apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
3. Students will exhibit a physically active lifestyle.
4. Students will achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
5. Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
6. Students will demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
7. Students will understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expressions, and social interaction.
