Health, Physical Education & Wellness

Empowering Students Through Physical and Health Literacy

Physical Education and Health Education are vital academic subjects that educate the whole child—physically, intellectually, and socially. Our curriculum is rooted in the latest national standards, aimed at developing students who are not only physically active and health-conscious but also socially responsible members of our community.

Through our quality curriculum, we empower students to develop:

Health Literacy: The agency to access, evaluate, and apply credible information to make informed decisions for their own well-being and to advocate for the health of their community.
Physical Literacy: The competence and confidence to engage in meaningful movement across a lifetime, recognizing the joy and benefit of physical activity for the mind and body.
Academic and Cognitive Focus: Enhanced concentration, self-regulation, and goal-setting skills that transfer directly to classroom achievement.
Social and Personal Responsibility: Essential life skills including conflict resolution, inclusive communication, and empathy to navigate diverse social environments effectively.

We believe the key to getting more children moving starts with access, education and empowerment. Our work is grounded equal access and opportunities for all students to find a joy for movement and engage in a healthy, more active lifestyle.

Our department is dedicated to fostering Physical Literacy and Health Literacy, alongside Personal and Social Responsibility. We view Health and Physical Education as essential components of a child’s academic success. Aligning with SHAPE America’s National Standards, our program prepares students with:

Critical Thinking & Advocacy: We move beyond basic facts, teaching students how to analyze health resources, navigate services, and advocate for personal and community health.
Meaningful Movement: We cultivate the skills and confidence necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities, promoting a lifestyle that values physical and mental health.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL): We integrate practices that improve focus and stress management while fostering cross-cultural competence, negotiation, and collaborative problem-solving.
Lifetime Habits: We provide the tools for students to set realistic goals and maintain healthy behaviors that extend well beyond their school years.

Many Benefits of Physical Education

CASEL and Physical Education

High Intensity Interval Training for Overweight Adolescents

Physical Activity as Interventions

Movement Apps for Families, Fitness and Schools

Gamified Movement & Active Play

Best for: Making fitness fun, family challenges, and "stealth" exercise.

Active Arcade (iOS/Android)
- Replaces BallStrike/Bit Breaker. Uses your phone’s camera to put you inside the game. You have to jump, reach, and dodge to hit virtual targets. Huge hit for families.
Just Dance Now (iOS/Android)
- The classic dance game. Uses the phone as the controller while you dance to the screen (laptop/TV).
Plaicise (iOS/Android)
- Another excellent camera-based AR fitness game. Turns pushups, squats, and jumping jacks into a video game.
Marvel Move (iOS/Android)
- Replaces Superhero Workout. An interactive audio fitness adventure where you run/walk to save the universe alongside Thor, Hulk, and X-Men.
Pokémon GO (iOS/Android)
- Still the gold standard for getting reluctant walkers to move outside and explore their community (GPS-based).
Geocaching (iOS/Android)
- Replaces Treasure Hunt. The world’s largest treasure hunting game. Great for outdoor family walks.

Fitness, Yoga & Mindfulness

Best for: Students wanting a "real workout," strength training, or sport-specific conditioning.

Nike Training Club (NTC) (iOS/Android)
- The industry standard. Free, high-quality workouts for all levels, from yoga to HIIT.
Seven - 7 Minute Workout (iOS/Android)
- Quick, science-based workouts that require no equipment. Perfect for busy students.
Sworkit (iOS/Android)
- Replaces Work It. Customizable video workouts. The "Sworkit Kids" section is fantastic for younger students.
Home Workout - No Equipment (iOS/Android)
- Simple, effective daily workout routines for all main muscle groups.
J&J Official 7 Minute Workout (iOS/Android)
- A safe, beginner-friendly alternative to "Seven" with a smart workout feature that adjusts to your difficulty level.

Best for: Stress relief, recovery, and flexibility.

Pocket Yoga (iOS/Android)

Allows students to practice yoga anywhere without needing an internet connection.

Insight Timer (iOS/Android)

Excellent for stress management, focus, and sleep.

Stretch & Flexibility: Stretching (Android/iOS by Leap Fitness)

Replaces "Stretching Routine". Dedicated routines for splits, pain relief, and post-run cooling down.

Tools for PE Class & Skills

Best for: Tracking progress, analyzing skills, and class activities.

Plickers (Android/iOS)
- Replaces "Play Pickers". A tool for teachers to collect real-time formative assessment data without students needing devices (only the teacher needs the phone).
Hudl Technique (iOS/Android) or Video Delay
- Replaces Motion Cut. Allows students to record their sport skills (like a swing or throw) and watch it back in slow motion to analyze form.
Spin It (Web/iOS)
- A random exercise generator often used by PE teachers for "warm-up wheels."
Strava (iOS/Android)
- Replaces "Human". The best app for tracking runs, bike rides, and hikes. (Note: Best for high schoolers due to social features).