Physical Education
National Physical Education Standards
National Physical Education Standards
Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 1: The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 2: The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 3: The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 4: The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
Standard 5: The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
**Academic Standards for Health Safety and Physical Education will be released in 2023
**Academic Standards for Health Safety and Physical Education will be released in 2023
Lower Moreland Township School District believes...
Lower Moreland Township School District believes...
Physical Education is critical in all students lives. The fundamental goal of the physical education program is to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century by providing opportunities to attain the skills and knowledge to live a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Physical Education instruction is designed for all students to be given time to step away from academic stressors and have choice and leveling to increase comfort and success. Students should become competent in movement, motor skills, and social skills while learning to enjoy physical activity without compromising safety. Participation in physical activity provides important opportunities for challenge, social interaction, group membership and serves an important role in the physical maturation process.
Physical Education is critical in all students lives. The fundamental goal of the physical education program is to prepare students for the challenges of the 21st century by providing opportunities to attain the skills and knowledge to live a physically active and healthy lifestyle. Physical Education instruction is designed for all students to be given time to step away from academic stressors and have choice and leveling to increase comfort and success. Students should become competent in movement, motor skills, and social skills while learning to enjoy physical activity without compromising safety. Participation in physical activity provides important opportunities for challenge, social interaction, group membership and serves an important role in the physical maturation process.