Health and Physcial Education Department

PHILOSOPHY

The Health and Physical Education Curriculum has been designed in order to allow our students the opportunity to explore a broad spectrum of health and recreational activities. Through group participation in the various sections of this curriculum, with specific, measurable objectives and learning activities, students are able to develop a balance between physical and mental fitness. Self-esteem and respect of others are reinforced, and the "seeds" are planted for a life-long appreciation of recreation.

 

HEALTH GOALS Students will comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention. Students will demonstrate the ability to access valid health information and health-promoting products and services. Students will demonstrate the ability to practice health-enchancing behaviors and reduce health risks. Students will analyze the influence of culture, meida, technology, and other factors on health Students will demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health. Students will demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting and decision-making skills to enhance health. Students will demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal, family, and community health.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION GOALS Group and team sports gives a youth an opportunity to have fun, learn to cooperate, and build self-esteem. Many team sports in which a youth participates provides physical exercise that develops coordination and conditioning. Through group sports, the youth learn about himself and others in the context of team effort. Spirit of teamwork carries into the group dynamics and solidifies the ongoing proess of developing stronger relationships. Learning how to play the various team sports helps the student develop new skills and abilities relating to physcial activity. As students participates with others, they learn that team effort contributes greatly to overall success. Group sports occur in a non-threatening atmosphere of mutual support with an emphasis on participation more so than athletic skills or final results. As students participate, they learn to compliment and appreciate each other's efforts, leading to a life-long process of mutual support in any group acitvity

 

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Health Directory - http://dmoz.org/health Teens Homepage - http://www.kidshealth.org Educators Journey tinto Nutrition Education http://www.nutritionexplorations.org/educators/pyramid-main.asp

 

 

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