Philosophy

We believe strongly that Mount Greylock students should learn in physical education, of physical education and through physical education. 

Learning in physical education is the acquisition of new skills and the enjoyment of meaningful movement opportunities. Meaningful movement opportunities are those times when we physically participate in some form of activity or event that is singularly meaningful for the individual. Meaningful movement opportunities exist when ones effort, experience and skill uniquely match the task at hand and a measurable level of success is achieved. This success provides self-confidence which in turn deepens the meaning of the experience for the individual.

Learning of the physical is the acquisition of knowledge as it relates to movement. The study of human anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, sports medicine, and sport philosophy can all be a part of learning of the physical. It must be stressed, however, that learning of the physical is not needed to legitimize learning in the physical domain. Movement experiences stand on their own as a valued part of a physical education program and they do not need propositional knowledge of movement in order to give them value.

The third area of learning is through the physical domain. Unlike any other area of academic schooling, physical education provides the opportunity to interact with and work with other people. Much can also be learned about oneself in physical education. A physical education provides students with the opportunity to be social, competitive, compassionate, passionate, altruistic, and disciplined. While not it's primary role, a physical education can reveal character, and in that sense it can teach us much about ourselves and those around us.