Physical Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

PHILOSOPHY

The purpose of the physical education program is to contribute to each student' s growth and development through a movement-based curriculum. Physical Education is based upon acquiring knowledge and skills that are essential for engaging in physical activity. The ultimate goal is for students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activities as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life. Some of the characteristics developed in these areas are cooperation, competition, leadership, ability to follow directions, sportsmanship, honesty and respect for one ' s own ability and limitations of others. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 7, 8 Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course consists of units of instruction with attention given to motor skill development, individual, team, and recreational sports. The program affords opportunities for the development of a healthy well-adjusted person through a supervised physical fitness program. Students are introduced to a variety of activities whereby they are required to demonstrate an understanding of game rules and basic skills to achieve the comprehensive physical education curriculum standards. PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Grade: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credits: 2

Prerequisites: None Course Description: This course consists of units of instruction with attention given to intermediate skill development, individual, team, and recreational sports. The program affords opportunities for the development of a healthy, well-adjusted person through a supervised physical fitness program. Students are introduced to a variety of activities whereby they are required to demonstrate an understanding of game rules, game strategy, and more refined skills to achieve the comprehensive physical education curriculum standards.