Physical Education & Athletics

Physical Education Overview:

Course Description:

Our physical education program consists of developmentally appropriate activities that are in alignment with the California State Content Standards. The course creates maximum opportunities for development of skill, knowledge, health-related fitness and ultimately, the confidence to enjoy an active healthy lifestyle. I want your child to develop habits for lifetime fitness and health. We will focus on cooperation, respect, communication, trust and fun.

Course Goals:

* Develop social skills and positive behaviors as they relate to physical education.

* Value physical fitness and its lifetime importance.

* Increase skill proficiency in various activities and games.

* Improve self-esteem by participating in challenging activities.

* Build cognitive learning through fitness journals, written work, projects, and written tests/quizzes.

* Develop self evaluation through assessment.

Physical Education Content Standards

Grades K – 8

(Approved by the State Board of Education)

Standard 1: Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of physical activities.

Standard 3: Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.

Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.

Standard 5: Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as applied to learning and performance of physical activity.