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Physical Education
Grade Level: 7
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: Full year
One year of physical education is a required subject for all students unless substituted by participation in a school athletic program.* Students may fulfill their one-year physical education requirement in either the seventh or eighth grade year. Students are expected to suit-out in appropriate attire and actively participate in movement activities to successfully fulfill course requirements. Emphasis is on:
• acquiring knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment and continued social development through physical activity
• understanding the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan
• application of similar concepts from one sport or movement setting to another
• identification of key elements in performance that lead to movement success
• knowledge of safety practices involved in active participation of movement activities and management of their own behavior
* Athletics includes the following sports: football, basketball, track and cross country, volleyball, and tennis.
Grade Level: 8
Prerequisite: None
Course Length: Full year
One year of physical education is a required subject for all students unless substituted by participation in a school athletic program.* Students may fulfill their one-year physical education requirement in either the seventh or eighth grade year. Students are expected to suit-out in appropriate attire and actively participate in movement activities to successfully fulfill course requirements. Emphasis is on:
• acquiring knowledge and skills for movement that provide the foundation for enjoyment, social development, and challenge through physical activity both in and out of school
• understanding the relationship between physical activity and health throughout the lifespan by participation in lifetime activities
• understanding the need to remain physically active throughout life by participat- ing in enjoyable lifetime activities in and out of school
• evaluating personal fitness goals and making appropriate changes for improvement with the use of technology tools to monitor and evaluate progress.
* Athletics includes the following sports: football, basketball, track and cross country, volleyball, and tennis.
