|
|
 |
|
"Mens Sana in Corpore Sano" |
Curriculum
Baltimore County Public Schools provide a Kindergarten through Grade
12 program in Physical Education which complies with the Maryland State
Board of Education Regulations. Each school provides an instructional
physical education program each year for all students in Kindergarten
through Grade 8. The high schools provide a fitness-based physical education
program that prepares students for a healthy and active lifestyle. This
program enables students to meet graduation requirements and to select
physical education electives.
The Physical Education Program in Baltimore County Public Schools
is based on National Standards and State Guidelines. See MSDE
Voluntary State Curriculum.
National Standards
In March 2004, the following content standards for Physical Education
were published in a newly revised second edition entitled, Moving Into
the Future, National Standards for Physical Education.
A physically educated person…
- demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed
to perform a variety of physical activities.
- demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies,
and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical
activities.
- participates regularly in physical activity.
- achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
- exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects
self and others in physical activity settings.
- values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expressions
and/or social interaction.
A Balanced Program in Physical Education is Intended to:
- encourage and foster the development and maintenance of personal
physical fitness.
- instill in students an appreciation for physical activity and promote
the "joy of effort" while providing an element of fun and
enjoyment through participation.
- help students to learn, manage, and control activities in a variety
of situations and assist them in coping with problems of varying intensity.
- aid students in attaining levels of skill development that will
allow them to participate more competently in physical activities.
- help students to develop attitudes, concepts, and values that will
assist in problem solving and decision-making in light of both individual
ideals and the customs and values of the home and the community.
- assist students to develop social skills and attitudes including
independence, responsibility, leadership, cooperation, fair play or
spirit of sport, and to appreciate the capabilities and limitations
of self and others.
| |
Programs
of Interest for Everyone
|
|
|
