Archdiocese of Philadelphia

Archdiocese of Philadelphia:

Mission Statement

As Catholic Educators, we are committed to teaching the whole child – academically, spiritually and physically. Through the physical education program students will be encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and foster their individual talents to be the best Christians they can be. Teaching the value of physical activity and its contribution to a healthy, active lifestyle is integral to our goal of lifelong fitness.

Archdiocese of Philadelphia Physical Education Standards for grade levels Kindergarten through 8

1. Movement Skills. Physical performance involves competency in a wide range of motor, non-motor, and manipulative skills. Learning is developmental, building simple movements into more complex patterns.

2. Physical Activity. Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Regular physical activity is necessary to sustain fitness and health.

3. Safety and injury prevention and personal responsibility. Learn skills to ensure health and safety such as conflict resolution, accepting responsibility for yourself and others, treating others with respect and using safe practices.