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Regular physical activity is an essential component in your child’s well being. Regular physical activity has been shown to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, prevent bone loss, manage stress, improve self-esteem, increase muscular strength and endurance, provide an environment to build healthy peer relationships and even lead to higher academic achievement.

In P.E. students will participate in a variety of physical activities that promote the development of skilled movement and encourage the maintenance of physical fitness. Through various methods of instruction, P.E. students will become knowledgeable about lifelong health and wellness through proper nutrition and physical activity. Our goal is to prepare and encourage students to practice learned skills and concepts to be healthy and active for a lifetime. We strive to establish a positive, safe learning environment where students of all levels can be successful.

Some important P.E. notes: It is important that students wear proper clothing and footwear (running shoes) appropriate for exercise during PE class. In addition, students are encouraged to dress in layers and wear sunscreen for outdoor PE, especially as the weather changes. If a student needs to be excused from physical activity, please send a note. Any injury/illness that requires a student to miss 3 or more days of PE class requires a doctor’s note. Students attend Physical Education class 3 days per week but also engage in various exercise programs throughout the school week.

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Our PE Program goals:

- Establish a positive, safe learning environment for all students.
- Teach a variety of physical activities that make PE class & exercise fun and enjoyable.
- Create maximum opportunities for students of all abilities to be successful.
- Promote student honesty, integrity and good sportsmanship.
- Guide students into becoming skillful and confident movers.
- Facilitate the development and maintenance of physical fitness.
- Assist students in setting and achieving personal goals.
- Provide specific , constructive feedback to help students master motor skills.
- Afford opportunities for students to succeed in cooperative and competitive situations.
- Prepare and encourage students to practice skills and be active for a lifetime.
- Help students become knowledgeable about lifelong health and wellness through proper nutrition and physical activity.