• MS6000 Physical Education 6, MS6020 Physical Education 7, MS6030 Physical Education 8

Physical Education instruction is required for all 6th, 7th, and 8th-grade students. Through regular fitness activities, individual and team games, direct instruction, group discussions and team-building activities where 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

• Understanding and practice of the basic principles of good hygiene

• Development of the student’s interest in maintaining the best possible physical, mental, social and emotional well-being 

• Development of basic physical skills through various motor activities

• Development of initiative, alertness, 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, sports, and activities at a satisfying level of achievement

• Exploration of dance/movement as a means of creative and cultural expression