Physical education class offers a mental break from academics, helps team-building skills and exercise for kids.   It is recommended that children be engaged in at least 60 minutes of age-appropriate physical activity on all or most days of the week.  Physical education classes are developed based on the following 6 standards.

 

Standard 1

Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

 

Standard 2

Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

 

Standard 3

Participates regularly in physical activity.

 

Standard 4

Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

 

Standard 5

Exhibits responsible personal behavior and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

 

Standard 6

Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.