SCS Curriculum

Physical Education

Physical Education Statement of Philosophy

The Physical Education Department is committed to the development of a strong foundation that provides engaging opportunities necessary to support healthy minds and bodies, regarding skills for meeting the challenges of the 21st century.

Acquiring confidence as an individual enables girls to become risk takers in real world situations. The physical education program encourages students to not only work collaboratively, but also explore their performance abilities in competitive situations; evaluating their  mistakes, finding alternative solutions, and applying this knowledge for furthering their self-esteem.

Goals:
  1. Students will be able to demonstrate proficiency in a variety of perceptual motor skills.
  2. Students will recognize the benefits of being physically active throughout life.
  3. Students will develop a greater awareness of their bodies through movement.
  4. Students will be able to execute fundamental skills in a variety of individual and team sports.
  5. Students will learn to play safely in the water and will develop an understanding of the health benefits of swimming and other aquatic activities.
  6. Students will develop a basic understanding of lifetime fitness activities such as yoga, aerobics, pilates, and karate.
  7. Students will develop a sense of responsibility and leadership skills, which will enhance their self-confidence.
  8. Students will develop a sense of good sportsmanship through opportunities that develop cooperative behavior.
  9. Students will develop a healthy attitude toward winning and losing within the context of competitive games.
  10. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of game strategies and rule applications.
  11. Students will understand the components of a personal fitness program and the basic concepts of wellness.
  12. Students will be able to set realistic physical fitness goals. 

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