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Program Goals and Rationale for Washington High School Physical Education

 

 

A physically educated student at Washington High School will:

 

1.      Recognize the enjoyment that is possible in participating in physical activity.

 

2.      Understand and demonstrate the concept of incorporating physical fitness into daily lives

 

3.      Demonstrate increased the knowledge and application of appropriate PE behavior, good sportsmanship, fair play, rules and regulations of sports/activities in class.

 

4.      Recognize the safe environment that has been provided

 

5.      Recognize and feel comfortable to participate in a safe environment in which they feel they can try a variety of new activities, games and skills

 

6.      Experience implemented technology into physical education

 

 

Rationale:

 

#1:      

·        NASPE standard #7 understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

·        Center for Disease Control states positive experiences with physical activity at a young age help lay the basis for being regularly active throughout life. 

 

#2:      

·        NASPE standard #3 exhibits a physically active lifestyle. 

·        The American Red Cross suggests participating in continuous, vigorous physical activity for 20-30 minutes at least three times a week to reduce chances of heart disease.

 

 

#3, #4, #5

                       

·        NASPE standard #5 demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.

·         Standard #6 demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.

·        Applying the concepts from the book Positive Behavior Strategies for the Physical Educators will help any physical educator in making the physical education environment more conducive to learning, while students learn how to maintain appropriate PE behavior.  Lavay, French, French & Henderson. Positive Behavior Management Strategies for Physical Educators.  Human Kinetics, 1997.

 

#6       

 

By applying the concepts from the book Using Technology in Physical Education, anyone who wanted to can find ways to improve their physical education program utilizing technology.  Mohnsen, Bonnie S. Using Technology in Physical Education. Human Kinetics, 1995.

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