Our Quality P.E. Program Will:
*Develop cognitive and pyschomotor skills
*Build positive attitudes
*Provide an enjoyable fitness experience for all students
*Educate on health and nutrition
*Give the students the knowledge and skills to participate in a lifetime of physical activity
*Use equipment that is age and skill level appropriate
*Meet the needs of all athletes
*Develop balance, flexibility, cardiovascular & muscular strength, endurance, and measure body composition.
How Does Physical Activity Help?
*Builds strong bones and muscles
*Decreases the likelihood of developing obesity and risk factors for diseases like type 2 diabetes and heart disease
*May reduce anxiety and depression
*Promotes mental health and positive self-esteem
How Much Physical Activity Dose Today's Youth Need?
*The American Heart Association recommends that an individual should exercise daily for 30-60 minutes.
How Does Physical Activity Affect Academic Achievement?
*Physical activity can help youth improve concentration, memory, and classroom behavior.
*Youth who spends more time participating in physical activities have better test scores than those children who are not active.