Physical Education and Health Eastside Catholic’s 6 -12 physical education is a planned, sequential program of curricula and instruction designed to develop the knowledge, attitude, motor skills, self-management skills and confidence needed to adopt and maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle. In physical education courses, students learn, practice and are assessed on developmentally appropriate motor skills, social skills and knowledge as defined by national and state educational standards.
GRADES 6 - 8 Physical Education and Health
Traditional and non-traditional sports and activities are taught throughout the curriculum. From cooperative games to Ultimate Frisbee®, students can experience a new physical unit every 1-2 weeks. Both the Health and PE Curriculum follow the Washington State Health and Fitness Standards. Sixth-grade students are introduced to topics like nutrition, health and wellness, personal hygiene and understanding the fitness components and FITT principle. In seventh grade, students are introduced to topics such as mental and emotional health, environmental health, non-communicable and hereditary diseases and sexually transmitted diseases. Finally, eighth graders understand the importance of building healthy life skills, the prevention and impact of drugs and alcohol abuse, developing healthy relationships and conflict resolution.
GRADES 6 - 8
The middle school health course is directly related to our PE curriculum; active physical learning does not stop in a student’s school schedule. Instead, the two concepts are merged in an academic environment. For example, during fitness testing, students not only understand what the requirements are to reach the cardiovascular fitness zone, but simultaneously they are able to set goals during PE class to physically obtain these results.
PE & Health
Eastside Catholic, in accordance with the Society for Health and Physical Education (SHAPE), believes that every student in our school should have the opportunity to participate in quality physical education. It is our unique role to help all students develop health-related fitness, physical competence, cognitive understanding and positive attitudes about physical activity. This allows them to acquire skills to adopt physically active and healthy lifestyles. It is important that our program provides learning experiences that fulfill each student’s developmental needs, thereby improving mental alertness, academic performance and an enthusiasm for learning.
GRADES 9 - 12 PE 9
9 one semester/one PE credit none required for all Eastside Catholic ninth grade students
PE 9 is a required course for all ninth grade students. Students develop the knowledge, attitude, motor skills, self-management skills and confidence needed to maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Skills are developed for team and individual sports, basic weight training and conditioning and an appreciation for sportsmanship, teamwork and exercise in their lives.
GRADES 9 - 12
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