West Irondequoit Central School District
Physical Education Guiding Principles

We believe that physical education…

• promotes learning through a variety of movement experiences by means of a sequential educational program
  
• develops, teaches and provides the opportunity for mastery of various movement skills, concepts and principles
  
• establishes the foundation for pursuit and development of health related physical fitness
  
• develops an understanding and appreciation of lifetime physical activities
  
• enhances cognitive skills such as problem solving, decision-making and critical thinking
  
• promotes self-understanding and acceptance of others

• encourages an environment where responsible personal and social behaviors are learned and demonstrated
  
• provides opportunity for enjoyment, self-expression, challenge and social interactions
  
• provides a safe and healthy environment to promote physical and emotional well being during activity
  
• creates an awareness of district and community resources
  
• creates the awareness and opportunity for the use of technology
  
• allows differentiated instruction for all children with varied cognitive, social and physical abilities
  
• provides an opportunity to explore physical education vocations, avocations and the influence of physical activity on everyday life
  
• provides an opportunity to explore interdisciplinary connections

8/4/2004