Physical Education

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHILOSOPHY
The PE program of EARJ strives to develop positive attitudes and behaviors in all competitive and non-competitive activities by emphasizing effort and improvement rather than ability or winning. The values of teamwork and sportsmanship are necessary to accomplish these objectives.
Physical Education helps to build emotional control and an adequate sense of self-confidence in a social environment.

Physical Education enhances decision-making for a healthy, physically fit living; knowledge of good use of leisure time; and respect for oneself, others, and nature.

ESSENTIAL AGREEMENTS

To use problem solving activities to develop critical thinking, acceptance of challenges and leadership responsibilities.
To provide students with equal opportunities to grow socially by recognizing, understanding and accepting the needs, differences, customs and characteristics of others.
To participate in a variety of team an individual sports – playing safe, hard and fair.
To embed a positive attitude toward physical activity.
To become knowledgeable of the benefits physical education provides for our well-being.
To enhance cognitive development through body movement.
To develop and improve psychomotor ability.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION STANDARDS

Students use a variety of basic and advanced movement forms.
Students use movement concepts and principles in the development of motor skills.
Students understand the benefits and costs associated with participation in physical activities.
Students understand how to monitor and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Students understand the social and personal responsibility associated with participation in physical and experiential activities.

807 PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Upper school classes meet two times a week. Each course is organized on a quarter basis so students may take eight different activities each year. These activities include volleyball, softball, lifetime activities, capoeira, adventure learning, soccer, basketball, indoor soccer, team handball and floor hockey. Course offerings include both individual and team sports as well as physical fitness classes. Students working toward a Brazilian diploma must take eight semesters (four years) of Physical Education. Students working toward an American diploma must take four semesters (two years) of Physical Education. All Physical Education classes contribute to the physical, psychological, emotional, and social development of students.

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