Welcome to Physical Education/Health Department

  • Goals:

    Physical Education:

    In our physical education department, we look forward to progressively increasing students' cardiovascular fitness, muscular fitness, and strength by understanding and applying the five components of health-related fitness as it impacts a student's daily health and wellness. We strive to focus on developing skills to measure initial personal fitness levels and creating personal fitness goals based on analysis of the health-related components, the FITT principle, nutritional choices, and overall wellness. We also strive to demonstrate and show understanding of the proper motor techniques while participating in team sports activities. 

    Dress Requirements:

    • white, gray, or navy blue solid colored shirt
    • Spirit or Falcon Wear
    • Gray, or navy blue sweatpants or shorts
    • solid black leggings, of a thick material

    Health:

    Students will acquire the knowledge and skills of what is most essential to become individuals who possess health and physical literacy and pursue a life of wellness by developing the habits necessary to live healthy, productive lives that positively impact their families, school, and community. 

    A quality comprehensive health and physical education program fosters a population that includes, but is not limited to: 

    • Maintains mental health awareness and relies on social/emotional support systems
    • Maintains awareness of health and wellness and how to access resources
    • recognizes the influence of media, peers, technology, and cultural norms in making informed health-related decisions as a consumer of health products and wellness services
    • practices effective communication and conflict resolution skills
    • accepts and respects individual and cultural differences