Physical Education Department
The
physical education program of the
The program is a carefully
planned sequence of learning experiences that are designed to promote the
growth, development and behavior needs of each student through participation in
purposeful and enjoyable activities.
Listed below are the curriculum of activities at both the Junior High
and Senior High levels.
Physical Education Curriculum of Activities
Junior High School (Grades 7-8)
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Basketball
Flag Football Floor Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Volleyball |
Aerobics-dance, exercises Decathlon-fitness competition
Weight Training Fitness Assessment |
Aerobics-dance exercise Jogging Power Walking Weight Training “Academic Sport folios” |
Racquet (Hand) Sports |
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Dance Rope Jumping |
Badminton Paddleball Pickle ball |
Wrestling |
Physical Education Curriculum of Activities
Senior High School (Grades 9-12)
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Basketball Team Handball Flag Football Floor Hockey Soccer Softball Speedaway Ultimate Frisbee Volleyball |
Aerobics-dance, exercises Jogging Physical Conditioning Weight Training
Fitness Assessment Yoga |
Aerobics-dance exercise Jogging Power Walking Weight Training “Academic Sport folios” |
Racquet (Hand) Sports |
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Rope Jumping Line Dance Social Dance Ramping Juggling/Circus Activities |
Paddleball Pickle ball Tennis |
Archery Frisbee Games Golf Orienteering |
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Project Adventure New Games |
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Team Sports
The physical education student,
who learns and participates in team sports within the program, shall have the
opportunity to achieve each of the following goals:
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His/her optimal
physical health and fitness
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Socially and emotionally
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Physical skills and
knowledge for worthy use of leisure time throughout the student’s life
ü
An appreciation of all
levels of performance and achievement, including that of others to a higher or
lesser degree
ü
His/her
decision-making and problem-solving skills
ü
Leadership and
followship skills
ü
An understanding of
sport in local, national, and international contexts
ü
A variety of
activities that motivate the student to participate in worthwhile physical
activity, throughout the student’s life
ü
Personal living skills
Additionally, the student shall
specifically develop:
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A sense of safe game
play and responsibility.
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Strength, endurance,
flexibility and coordination of the large muscle groups of the body.
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Cardio-respiratory
fitness by participating in vigorous activities.
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Fine motor skills and
agility.
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Strategies for
effective game play.
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Appreciation of the
individual’s contribution to the effectiveness and success of a group
performance, task, or goal.
Personal Fitness
The
physical education student who participates in personal fitness promotion
activities shall be able to develop each of the following goals:
ü
His/her optimal
physical health and fitness
ü
Socially and
emotionally
ü
Physical skills and
knowledge for worthy use of leisure time throughout the student’s life
ü
An appreciation of all
levels of performance and achievement, including that of others to a higher or
lesser degree
ü
His/her
decision-making and problem-solving skills
ü
Leadership and
followship skills
ü
An understanding of
sport in local, national, and international contexts
ü
A variety of
activities that motivate the student to participate in worthwhile physical
activity, throughout the student’s life
ü
Personal living skills
Additionally,
the student shall learn about proper nutrition, weight control and athletic
performance.
Adapted Physical Education
The
physical education student who participates in an adapted program shall have
the opportunity to achieve each of the following goals:
ü
His/her optimal
physical health and fitness
ü
Socially and
emotionally
ü
Physical skills and
knowledge for worthy use of leisure time throughout the student’s life
ü
An appreciation of all
levels of performance and achievement, including that of others to a higher or
lesser degree
ü
His/her
decision-making and problem-solving skills
ü
Leadership and
followship skills
ü
An understanding of
sport in local, national, and international contexts
ü
A variety of
activities that motivate the student to participate in worthwhile physical
activity, throughout the student’s life
ü
Personal living skills
The
adapted program shall be individually designed to meet each student’s need.
1. A
student may be eligible to participate in the adapted program when a student:
a.
demonstrates and
achieves a low physical fitness score, or
b.
is recuperating from
injuries or accidents, or
c.
is convalescing from a
long or short term illness and is fit to attend school, or is suspected or
identified with a handicapping condition that would limit success in the basic
program.
Dance Education
The physical education student who
participates in dance education activities will be able to develop the skills,
knowledge, understanding and an appreciation for dance to last a lifetime.
Individual
and Dual Lifetime Sports
The
physical education student who participates in individual and dual lifetime
sports activities shall have the opportunity to achieve each of the following
goals appropriate to the activities:
ü
His/her optimal
physical health and fitness
ü
Socially and
emotionally
ü
Physical skills and
knowledge for worthy use of leisure time throughout the student’s life
ü
An appreciation of all
levels of performance and achievement, including that of others to a higher or
lesser degree
ü
His/her
decision-making and problem-solving skills
ü
Leadership and
followship skills
ü
An understanding of
sport in local, national, and international contexts
ü
A variety of
activities that motivate the student to participate in worthwhile physical
activity, throughout the student’s life
ü
Personal living skills
Adventure Education
The
physical education student who participates in adventure education activities
will be able to develop each of the following goals:
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Participate in
individual, small and large group challenge and initiative activities
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Initiative activities,
decision-making and problem-solving experiences that promote personal living
skills
Mr. Schiavo
Mrs. Zovich
Mr. Unterweiser
Mr. Kostkowitz
Ms. Nevitt
Mr. MacNamara