Physical Education

"Exercise for Health"

     Physical Education--The phase of education concerned with the teaching of skills, knowledge, and attitudes in activites relating primarily with body movement. Physical Education is required of all students.

     The program provides each student with an opportunity to asses his/her fitness, and to develop skill and understanding that will enable them to enjoy and define responsibilities toward the physical development of the individual.

     Objectives of increased strength and endurance, better motor skills and improved health practices are not only good ends in themselves but are means to better adjustment to society.

Health Education

"Making the Right Choices"

The importance of health education has never been greater. Knowledge gained in health education affects attitudes in the studenst that have life lasting effects. The program focuses on the relationship that exists among physical, mental and social health. Students learn that decisions they make NOW affect all areas of thier life in the future. Healthy decisions not only help prevent disease but also help students feel good physically and enables them to energetically to those task they choose.