As we start another year of Physical Education, we refresh ourselves with the standards that drive our curriculum. We aim to educate our students by teaching the National Standards of Physical Education to produce physically educated and active students.
A physically educated student:
- demonstrates competency in many forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
- applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills
- exhibits a physically active lifestyle
- achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
- demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
- demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
- understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction
Our physical education (PE) program is a full year course for all students, though the number of class meetings varies from either one class per six-day cycle to two classes per six-day cycle. This allows students either thirty or sixty PE classes per year. This supports our focus of educating students to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle outside of school in their day-to-day lives. Examples of the units presented throughout our yearlong program are soccer, flag football, floor hockey, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, team building activities, badminton, table tennis, ultimate frisbee, adventure games, fitness, etc. The assessment tool called the FITNESSGRAM is used throughout the year as a guideline for fitness improvement. In each grade, skill development is addressed through instruction, practice, activities, and mini-games. Students are given the opportunity to demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in the physical activity settings. Students are exposed to both large group and small group activities. The PE program challenges each student to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
We encourage each student to be prepared for class with his/her activewear clothing and a readiness to participate.
We pride ourselves on providing learning opportunities as well as physical activity. We encourage you to try to make exercise a part of you and your child’s daily schedule.
