“Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong”
-John F. Kennedy
Why Learn Physical Education and Health
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Why Physical Education |
Why Health |
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- Students are empowered to participate in physical activity and understand how this influences their own well-being and that of others.
- Physical education engages and energizes students.
- Students challenge themselves to develop their physical and interpersonal skills.
- They experience movement and understand the role that it plays in their lives.
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- Health education builds students' knowledge, skills, and positive attitudes about health.
- Health education teaches about physical, mental, emotional and social health.
- It motivates students to improve and maintain their health, prevent disease, and reduce risky behaviors.
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Useful Links
Learn to Be Healthy
Students can learn about ways to be healthy and stay in shape.
http://www.learntobehealthy.org/teens/
Course Offerings