Elementary Physical Education
Philosophy
Physical education is an integral part of the total education program.
Socio-economic changes in the past twenty years have placed a new responsibility on physical education programs and teachers.
Research has established that inactivity is a prime factor in the steadily increasing rate of heart, respiratory, and circulatory disease in this country, whether one is a teenager or an adult. Regular strenuous physical activity is a must; not that exercise will prevent or cure all ills. Exercise will help the body perform more efficiently, and this should be a goal for all.
The Altoona Area School District's Elementary Physical Education Program encourages exercise and fitness as an essential part of our effort to communicate the values of physical activity, not only to our students, but also to adults and to the public in general.
Goals
- Prioritize safety and maintain a proper attitude during all physical education activities.
- Acquire skills and knowledge for participation in team and individual sports.
- Improve physical fitness by applying your knowledge in fitness activities.
- Participate in dance and rhythm activities with the proper attitude, knowledge, and movements.
- Play active and passive games with the appropriate attitude, knowledge, and application of rules.