"Education in today's schools must focus on the
needs of the whole child. The link is clear: physical,
mental and emotion health in childhood enables lifelong
learning that results in a productive and enquiring
adult citizenry. Health Education with its focus on
helping children learn the knowledge and skills to be
healthy, can be a vital part of a basic education. It
can provide a foundation for children to be alert, and
ready to participate in the entire school program."
-Robert G. Doering, President-Elect, National School
Board Association
Physical
Education
Physical Education is
based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills as a
foundation for physical activity. However, the mere
acquisition of knowledge and skills is not enough. The
mission of physical education is to enable all students
to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a
foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling
life.
Physical education is a sequential education program
based on physical activities undertaken in an active,
caring, and non-threatening atmosphere in which every
student is challenged and successful. Students with
disabilities are provided with a learning environment
that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum
participation. As a result of a quality K-12 education
experience, students will:
l
Acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to perform
basic motor and
manipulative skills and attain competency in a variety
of physical activities and proficiency in a
few select complex motor and sport activities.
l
Design personal fitness programs to
achieve and maintain physical fitness.
l
Know the benefits of engaging in regular physical
activity.
l Demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior,
while engaged in physical activity.
l
Understand that participation in physical activity
promotes inclusion for enjoyment, challenge,
self-expression, and communication.
l
Participate regularly in health-enhancing physical
activities.
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