Physical Education and Health

Physically Active and Healthy Lifestyles

Physical education is an integral part of the total education of every child. Physical education is needed to increase physical competence, health-related fitness, self responsibility, and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime.

Curriculum Overview - Physical Education

Students acquire the knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, continued social development through physical activity, and access to a physically active lifestyle. They understand the relationship between physical activity and health throughout their lifespan. Students learn fundamental movement skills and understand how the muscles, bones, heart, and lungs function, and develop vocabulary for movement and apply concepts dealing with space and body awareness. Children are engaged in activities that develop levels of strength, endurance, and flexibility. They learn to work safely in group and individual movement settings. A major objective is to present activities that complement their natural inclination to view physical activity as challenging and enjoyable.

Curriculum Overview - Health

Students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy adults. To achieve that goal, students will understand the following: students should first seek guidance in the area of health from their parents; personal behaviors can increase or reduce health risks throughout their lifespan; health is influenced by a variety of factors; students can recognize and utilize health information and products; and personal/interpersonal skills are needed to promote individual, family, and community health.