Physical Education

Courses

Physical education in the Yorktown School District is an integral and required part of the total educational experience. Our student-centered program focuses on regular participation in physical activity. Although physical activity is at its core, other unique and worthy objectives are attained through a program which is designed to offer a variety of experiences. Our curriculum is modeled around sport and movement skills, integration of health and wellness, fair play, cooperation and character building. This program is designed to foster the knowledge to live a healthy and active lifestyle for years to come. ALL students in grades 9 - 12 will be required to obtain credit in each quarter (16 total) in order to qualify for graduation.

Physical Education (PE)

Required for grades 9 - 12

full year – ½ credit

Students will be instructed based on concepts of wellness, programming fitness, adventure education and fundamental skills in a variety of lifetime fitness activities. Adventure education for 9^th and 10^th graders will include low elements activities. These activities are centered on cooperative learning and team building. Adventure education for 11^th and 12^th graders involves high elements such as climbing and belaying. All students must be enrolled in physical education each school year.