8th Grade Physical Education

Greetings!

Welcome to the MMS 8th grade Physical Education site. At MMS a wide variety of activities are used to introduce Physical Education concepts in all of grade levels. These activities include but are not limited to: volleyball, basketball, soccer, team building and group problem solving, floor hockey, field hockey, challenge course, softball, touch football, badminton, lacrosse, frisbee games, lifetime games, fitness concepts, weight training, track & field, dance and more.

Our 8th grade Physical Education classes attempt to raise participation and performance levels as high as possible. Goals include consistency and accuracy in game situations, court/field spatial awareness, and use of tactics and strategies to improve performance.

Students participate in self-designed fitness programs in our wellness center and are introduced to other lifetime fitness activities including weight training, dance, softball, volleyball and badminton.