PURPOSE: Physical Education is a purposeful and vital part of the student’s educational process. It provides the opportunity for the development of a healthy lifestyle, favorable self-image, creative expression, problem solving and motor skills. The program enhances physical fitness, knowledge and understanding of the body and its movement. Physical education is a diversified curricular area. Students learn fundamental motor skills and techniques involved in various game and sport activities. Students engage in fitness and lifetime leisure activities leading to the appreciation of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. Students are afforded the opportunity to learn to channel competitive feelings, to recognize the strengths and weaknesses of others, and to develop positive interpersonal relationships.
DURATION OF CLASSES: Grades 1-3 One 45 minute class per week
Grade 4 One 50 minute class per week
Grade 5-6 One 60 minute class per week
PREPARATION FOR CLASS: All students are required to wear sneakers for Physical Education. Acceptable sneakers have a rubber sole with a flat sole and heel. Platform sneakers or slip on sneakers with no back are unacceptable.
MEDICAL EXCUSES: A note from home will excuse a student from one class.
A note from a doctor is required for students needing to be excused for more than 1 class.
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