Physical Education
Department
Christine Kessler
860-742-7341
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The goal of the Physical Education program goal is to have children enjoy movement and participate in physical activities that increase their fitness, knowledge and skill level. Students will develop an understanding of fitness and wellness concepts to enhance levels of physical fitness and to encourage living a physically active, healthy lifestyle. Students fitness levels will be developed through activities based on muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance. Students will exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in a physical activity setting. Students will participate in a variety of activities that focus on the affective, psychomotor, and cognitive development of the student through lifetime, individual, and team sports.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION EXPECTATIONS:
The students will be expected to participate in all physical education activities while demonstrating effort and positive sportsmanship. Students will be expected to be prepared for class with the appropriate footwear (sneakers). In the winter, during the snowshoeing unit boots or a second pair of sneakers will be required. Students will develop comprehension of teamwork, cooperation, problem solving, and decision making through partcipation in a variety of games and activities.
HEALTH EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY AND EXPECTATIONS:
The students will be expected to come to class prepared to take notes and be involved in the class discussions.They will be evaluated on how involved they are in class discussion and completing class work and homework. Health topics will include, puberty, eating healthy, exercise, tobacco and alcohol use.