Demonstrate competence in improved accuracy in manipulative skills
Attention to form, power and follow through
Agility while performing selective moves
Practice a variety of movement skills such as tennis serve and free throws
Identify strength, challenges and God-given talents
Learn importance of extracurricular sports programs
Match different types of physical activities to health-related fitness components and explain ways to improve fitness based on the principles of intensity and time
Learn the etiquette of participation and resolve conflicts during games in acceptable ways
Health class focuses on healthy diet, stress management, drug awareness, and positive personal health care choices
7TH GRADE:
Learn importance of extracurricular sports programs
Develop muscular strength and self control in a classroom setting
Practice endurance using levels or speed direction and pathways
Evaluate personal fitness goals and make appropriate changes for improvement
Understand benefits of cardiovascular endurance
Learn importance of warm up and cool down exercises
Distinguish between compliance and noncompliance rules and regulations
Develop teamwork skills by handling conflicts in a mature way
Health class is taught by Middle School Religion teacher
8TH GRADE:
Emphasis on participation for enjoyment & challenge both in and out of school
Use of offensive and defensive strategies while playing a modified version of a sport
Understand how to use of peer interaction in a positive way to enhance personal self image
Learn difference between aerobic vs anaerobic exercise
Identify importance of goal setting to improve skills
Utilize technology to evaluate, monitor and improve physical development
Learn structure and function of the muscular and skeletal systems
Discuss basic weight training mistakes
Participate in health workshops on compassion vs. empathy
Analyze health information and products
Learn nutritional and hormonal aspects of the human body
Health class reinforces effects of personal behaviors on health risks throughout life span. Emphasis on benefits of physical activity throughout all stages of life