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 * //Forest Park Physical Education and Health //**

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Franklin Public School’s Physical Education Curriculum, in active partnership with parents and the community, is to educate our students that Physical Education is a vital part of an individuals overall development. Through a well-defined K-12 sequential wellness curriculum, physical education incorporates educational opportunities through fitness and lifetime activities.

FRANKLIN POWER STANDARDS //** EACH PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENT WILL... **//


 * Demonstrate responsible individual and social behavior in the physical education setting. **


 * Become increasingly aware of the body/mind connection by improving his/her coordination, balance, agility, skill, and body/spatial awareness. **


 * Exhibit a physically active lifestyle through lifetime physical education activities and sports. **


 * Demonstrate growth in the following dimensions in wellness: physical health, social health, mental health, emotional health, environmental health, spiritual health. **

COURSE DESCRIPTION The Physical Education curriculum for 7th and 8th grade includes the Health Education component. Students will participate in the Physical Education component and will also be in a classroom setting for Health Education.

7th grade Physical Education primarily focuses on individual sports. Units will include: Personal Fitness & Wellness, Table Tennis, Badminton, Rhythm & Dance, Archery, Golf & Fitness Testing. Team sport concepts will also be introduced.

8th grade Physical Education will primarily focus on team sports. Units will include: Soccer, Speedball, Volleyball, Basketball, Softball, as well as other units designed to fit each class