Physical Education at ACS Athens

The ACS Athens “K-12” Physical Education Department provides the opportunity for all students to learn about and become more aware of movement, strategies, teamwork, problem solving and health-related fitness. Each of these areas is addressed in the American Society of Health and Physical Educators (SHAPE AMERICA) standards, which place an important emphasis on teaching the whole student. The ACS Athens Physical Education Department strives to safely provide the means for students to enjoy physical activity, become more confident in their abilities, increase their knowledge of health-related fitness, and help them find ways to continue to be physically active so as to maintain lifelong wellness.

Through regular fitness activities, individual and team games, direct instruction, group discussions and team-building activities, students will meet the following program objectives:

• Assessment and development of basic physiological variables such as muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, body composition and flexibility
• Development of the student’s interest in maintaining the best possible physical, mental, social and emotional well-being (in conjunction with the Student Affairs Department)
• Development of basic physical skills through various motor activities
• Development of initiative, self-responsibility, self-control, sportsmanship values and cooperation in group activities and individual games
• Development of knowledge of basic rules and skills required to play a range of individual and team games and sports at a satisfying level of achievement