Health/Physical Education

The health and physical education course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attitude to develop healthy habits while meeting the required Pennsylvania Standards. The curriculum incorporates a variety of activities to keep students interested and motivated while teaching concepts to ensure our students are getting the maximum benefits of physical education. All health and physical education units are aligned with National Association for Sport and Physical Education.


K – 5 Health and Physical Education Goals

  • Acquire movement skills and understand concepts needed to engage in health enhancing physical activity
  • Achieve and maintain a health enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self assessment
  • Develop team building skills and interpersonal skills by working with others through physical activity
  • Understand principles of health promotion and the prevention and treatment of illness and injury
  • Understand human body systems and factors that influence growth and development
  • Promote and enhance health and wellness through the use of effect communication and decision making skills