Seeing Physical Education and Athletics through the mission of Milken
Torah – Sharp Minds
Physical education plays a critical role in educating the whole student. Research supports the importance of movement in educating both mind and body. Physical education contributes directly to development of physical competence and fitness. It also helps students to make informed choices and understand the value of leading a physically active lifestyle. The benefits of physical education can affect both academic learning and physical activity patterns of students. The healthy, physically active student is more likely to be academically motivated, alert, and successful. In the preschool and primary years, active play may be positively related to motor abilities and cognitive development. As children grow older and enter adolescence, physical activity may enhance the development of a positive self-concept as well as the ability to pursue intellectual, social and emotional challenges. Throughout the school years, quality physical education can promote social, cooperative and problem solving competencies. Quality physical education programs in our nation’s schools are essential in developing motor skills, physical fitness and understanding of concepts that foster lifelong healthy lifestyles.
Avodah – Generous Hearts
Avodah can be broadly translated as orientation or direction (kavanah); the ways in which a person is connected to larger stories, patterns, and traditions. Milken athletes connect to our community by participating in many social action events which connect our students with the fight to combat global health issues and challenges.
Our Volleyball program hosts the Dig Pink Volleyball Tournament (Breast Cancer Awareness) and our soccer team co-hosts the Kick for a Cure (combatting MS and ALS).
Gemilut Hasadim – Kind Souls
At Milken, Gemilut Chasadim can be broadly translated as ethical action. The PE and Athletics programs at Milken foster student understanding and respect of others via the ethics, laws/rules and values of sport and sportsmanship.
