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Physical Education Subject Overview

PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION:
Daily physical activity is critical to the development and maintenance of good
health. The goal of Physical Education is to develop physically educated
individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime
of healthful physical activity.
A physically educated student:
- Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to
perform a variety of physical activities.
- Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies,
and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
- Participates regularly in physical activity.
- Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
- Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others
in physical activity settings.
- Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and
/or social interaction.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
Assessment is taken after the completion of each movement, skill and pattern
Weekly/ Term wise Assessment. These Assessments are used to improve areas
of weakness keeping the child’s natural ability in mind.