Over the last few weeks we have been discussing how PE is standards based at ANS (about the skills you can develop and not just playing sports), and how we use Brain Power Wellness techniques to support our program and the social, emotional being of our students.

Implementing the above on a daily basis, ANS PE teachers plan their classes and sessions around the following standards:

1. Our students will become physically literate and will learn to move their body in many ways, having the skills to play and enjoy a variety of games and activities.

2. Our students will learn to understand many different games and activities, and will know how to implement strategy during these.

3. Our physically literate students will know how to get and stay fit.

4. Our students will show respect for others, move safely and play fair. 

5. Our physically literate students will value their personal fitness and health.

To support all of the above, teachers ask for high levels of “sportsmanship” - these are some of the rules they implement daily:

1. Show respect for others.

2. Play fair.

3. Take pride in your accomplishments.

4. Follow your teachers directions.

5. Play by the rules.

6. Show self-control.

7. Encourage your classmates.

8. Respect the officials rulings.

9. Accept the outcome of the game.

10. Shake hands after competition.

Both of the above lists are displayed in the office our PE teachers use as a daily reminder of the responsibility we have and the standards we expect.  

We are grateful to each and every member of our Athletic Department who works hard to ensure we are producing Physically Literate students via our Standards Based program, supported by the implementation of Brain Power Wellness techniques, clear, defined standards, and driven by sportsmanship.