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 Person:
1. Demonstrates competency in many movements' forms and proficiency in a few
movements forms.
2. Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development
of motor skills.
3. Exhibits a physically active lifestylve.
4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
5. Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity
settings.
6. Demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in
physical activity settings.
7. Understands that physical activity provides opprtunities for enjoyment,
challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
