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The physical education curriculum in the middle
school is an extension of the elementary program
and provides the opportunity for each student to
develop as a total person, physically, mentally,
and socially. The program is comprehensive and
strives to educate each individual in a variety of
activities ranging from fitness to team and
individual sports. Emphasis at this level is based
upon active participation, which in turn will
promote achievement and success.
The philosophy of the physical education program
is to produce physically fit youth with an
understanding of the importance of physical
activity and to give students the skills,
knowledge, motivation and activities to remain fit
throughout their lives.
Physical education is a required program for all
students in grades six, seven, and eight. During
the year, students will receive three marking
periods of physical education and one marking
period of a comprehensive health program. Students
enrolled in band or chorus will attend physical
education three times per week. All other students
will attend five times per week.
GRADES 6 and
7
The physical education curriculum at this level
is designed to introduce students to the components
of fitness, to develop specific motor skills and to
promote an understanding of the importance of
movement in one's life. A variety of activities
including team and individual sports are presented
at a beginner's level. Basic skills are stressed
with emphasis placed on skill acquisition, on the
understanding of individual and team sports, and on
assessing one's own fitness level. Lead-up games
and game situations are also used to increase
students' understanding of rules, strategies and
teamwork.
GRADE 8
The eighth grade physical education curriculum
is designed to reinforce and refine basic skills
that were previously learned and to maintain and/or
improve one's fitness level. The skills, knowledge,
and attitudes acquired in grade 6 and 7 should
enhance the student's abilities to participate and
become proficient in a variety of activities. A
more in-depth concentration of skills and game
situations designed to improve agility, strength,
balance, flexibility, and endurance are presented
in grade 8. The advanced skills and understanding
of rules will promote growth and achievement within
the physical education program.
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