Health and Physical Education

5th Grade Health and Physical Education

Curriculum

Course Title: Health & Physical Education (5 – 8th Grade)

Department: Physical Education

Primary Resources:

· Teach kids the fundamentals of movement and healthy decision making.

Units of Study:

Physical Education

● Aquatics

● Boating

● Lifetime Recreation Games

● Team Sports

● Individual and Dual Sports

● Dance

● Fitness Center

● Inline Skating

● Mountain Biking

● Track and Field

● Orienteering and Adventure

Health

● Social and Emotional Learning

● First Aid & CPR

● Human Growth and Development

● Body Systems

● Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs

● Suicide Prevention

Curriculum-Based Assessments: N/A

Standardized Assessments: N/A

Description of Course: Neshaminy middle school health and physical education is designed to enhance foundational skills and introduce lifelong sport, fitness, and health options. The physical education curriculum provides a wide range of experiences that allow for all learners to find enjoyment, challenge, success, and value in regular physical activity. The health curriculum equips students with the knowledge of how to make responsible decisions regarding social/emotional, physical, and mental health.