Class overview
Physical Education Class Overview
Welcome to Physical Education at Shawnee!
My goal for Physical Education is to create a positive, inclusive, and enjoyable environment where every student can be active, learn new skills, build confidence, and develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. PE is about much more than simply playing sports—it is an opportunity for students to learn teamwork, communication, leadership, sportsmanship, perseverance, and responsibility while developing their physical fitness.
Throughout the school year, students will participate in a variety of activities designed to meet the needs and interests of students in grades 6–12. Our classes may include traditional team sports, individual and lifetime activities, fitness activities, cooperative and team-building challenges, recreational games, and health and wellness activities.
Students can expect to:
Learn and practice fundamental movement and sport skills.
Participate in a variety of team, individual, and lifetime activities.
Improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.
Set personal fitness goals and monitor their own progress.
Develop teamwork, communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
Practice good sportsmanship and learn how to be a positive teammate.
Participate in activities that challenge them both physically and mentally.
Learn how physical activity and healthy choices contribute to lifelong wellness.
Have opportunities to experience activities that they may continue participating in outside of school.
Our Classroom Environment
I believe that every student can be successful in Physical Education, regardless of their athletic ability or previous experience. Students are encouraged to challenge themselves, try new activities, support their classmates, and focus on personal improvement rather than simply comparing themselves to others.
Mistakes are a normal part of learning. We will celebrate effort, improvement, teamwork, and perseverance just as much as athletic ability.
Fitness & Personal Growth
Fitness is an important part of our PE program. Students will participate in activities that develop the major components of health-related fitness, including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility. Students will have opportunities to identify areas for improvement, set realistic goals, and track their own progress.
Our focus is not on being the "best" athlete in the class. Our focus is on becoming a healthier, more confident, and more capable version of ourselves.
Sportsmanship & Character
Character development is an important part of our Physical Education program. Students will learn that being a good teammate means more than winning. We will emphasize respect, responsibility, communication, encouragement, honesty, perseverance, and positive sportsmanship.
Whether students are competing in a game, working with a partner, completing a fitness challenge, or participating in a team-building activity, they will be expected to treat others with respect and contribute positively to our class community.
Throughout the year, students will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of activities. Depending on grade level and the school calendar, units may include:
Volleyball
Basketball
Softball/Wiffleball
Floor Hockey
Badminton
Pickleball
Ultimate Frisbee
Disc Golf
Bucket Golf
Kickball
Fitness and FitnessGram activities
Team-building challenges
Cooperative games
Recreational and lifetime activities
Health and wellness lessons
And many other activities!
Ultimately, I want students to leave Physical Education with more than just memories of the games we played. I want them to understand the importance of taking care of their bodies, working with others, handling both success and failure, setting goals, and finding physical activities that they genuinely enjoy.
My goal is simple: to help students become active, confident, respectful, and lifelong participants in physical activity.
I am excited to work with our students and make Physical Education a positive part of their school experience!