Mirjana Banic

RIS Phys. Ed and Health

mbanic@westfieldnjk12.org


Welcome... I have been a teacher at RIS since 2009. I teach physical education for 6th, 7th and 8th grade and health grade 6. I am also the Assistant Girls Spring track coach for WHS.

The goal of physical education is to develop physically literate individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity . Our PE curriculum emphasizes on the acquisition of specific skills and an understanding of team and individual sport, cooperative activities, and fitness to fulfill this idea of staying fit through lifetime leisure activities .

The goal of Health education is to increase students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health. Health education teaches about physical, mental, emotional and social health. It motivates students to improve and maintain their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors.