NCCS PHYSICAL EDUCATION

     Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of knowledge and skills as a foundation for engaging in physical activity. The mission of Physical Education is to enable all students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life.

     Physical Education is a sequential educational program based on physical activities undertaken in an active, caring, supportive and non-threatening atmosphere in which every student is challenged and successful.  Students with disabilities are provided with a learning environment that is modified, when necessary, to allow for maximum participation.

     The National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE) content standards will be used as a basis for our Physical Education program.  These standards state that a physically educated person:

• Demonstrates competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

• Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

• Exhibits a physically active life style.

• Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

• Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

• Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.

• Understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction.