Physical Education

Physical Education

Philosophy of Physical Education

Physical Education:

• Is a required and state mandated program that serves as an integral component in the entire educational process.

• Is based upon the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values that are the foundation for engaging in physical activity.

• Is a well-planned, sequential, developmental and age appropriate education program that promotes physical, mental, emotional and social well-being.

• Is based on physical activities performed in an active, caring and supportive atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful.

• Provides students with disabilities a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation.

• Is the art and science of human movement and physiology.

• Recognizes the differences in ability, interests and emotions, strengths and weaknesses of students and will provide an environment in which optimal lifelong development can take place.

• Should allow students to develop a lifelong commitment to their own physical well-being, health and fitness, with a clear emphasis on fun, lifelong physical activities.

• Provides each student with the opportunity to become a responsible, confident, competent and independent decision maker that will allow him or her to lead a positive, healthy and active life.

Quality Physical Education Programs Help Students…

• Improve physical fitness by increasing cardio respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance and flexibility.

• Regulate and maintain weight.

• Improved bone development and posture.

• Reduce the risk of heart disease by counteracting the four major controllable risk factors of inactivity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels and smoking.

• Acquire healthy active lifestyles and habits.

• Improve academic performance, mental alertness, readiness to learn and enthusiasm for learning.

• Improve self-esteem, interpersonal relationships, responsible behavior and independence.

• Decrease the incidence of obesity, high blood pressure and diabetes.

• Stimulate brain function and when integrated with interdisciplinary curriculum not only increases brain activity, but also provides more meaningful learning.

Definitions & Outcomes of the Physically Educated Person

A Physically Educated Person…

HAS learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities

·moves using concepts of body awareness, spatial awareness, effort and relationships.
·demonstrates competence in a variety of manipulative, locomotor and nonlocomotor skills.
·demonstrates competence in combinations of manipulative, locomotor, and nonlocomotor skills performed individually and with others.
·demonstrates competence in many different forms of physical activity.
·demonstrates proficiency in a few forms of physical activity.
·has learned how to learn new skills.

IS physically fit

·assesses, achieves and maintains physical fitness.
·designs safe personal fitness programs in accordance with principles of training and conditioning.

DOES participate regularly in physical activity

·participates in health enhancing physical activity at least three times a week.
·selects and regularly participates in lifetime physical activities.

KNOWS the implications of and the benefits from involvement in physical activities

·identifies the benefits, costs and obligations associated with regular participation in physical activity.
·recognizes the risk and safety factors associated with regular participation in physical activity.
·applies concepts and principles to the development of motor skills.
·understands that wellness involves more than being physically fit.
·knows the rules, strategies and appropriate behaviors for selected physical activities.
·recognizes that participation in physical activity can lead to multicultural and international understanding.
·understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, self-expression and communication.

VALUES physical activity and its contributions to a healthful life-style

·appreciates the relationships with others that result from participation in physical activity.
·respects the role that regular physical activity plays in the pursuit of lifelong health and well-being.
·cherishes the feelings that result from regular participation in physical activity

Adaptive Physical Education

Adaptive and Modified Physical Education Programs:

The adaptive program is an alternative to the developmental program for students who have conditions which necessitate an individual program. The modified program is an alternative to the developmental program for students who either have a temporary injury or illness or condition which precludes participation in regularly scheduled activities. The adpated program will be modified to the unique needs of the students. 

Physical Education K-2

Physical Education 3-5