Health Dance Physical Education

Recreation

Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity. However, the mere acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough. The mission of Physical Education is to empower all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.

Physical Education is a sequential educational program. It is based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and nonthreatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful. Students with disabilities are provided with a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation.

National Standards for Physical Education

As the result of a quality K-12 Physical Education experience, the National Standards for Physical Education state that students will:

demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
exhibit a physically active lifestyle
achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity setting
understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.