The goal of Pre K-12 physical education is to help students become responsible citizens who are both physically educated and health literate.

All Prek-8th grade students attend physical education classes each year. Elementary students receive approximately 60-120 minutes of physical education each week. Middle school students receive approximately 90-180 minutes of physical education each week. All high school students are required to take at least .5 credits of PE, paired with at least .5 credits of Health in order to graduate.

Each student will set and achieve personally challenging goals in physical activity, apply higher order thinking skills to human movement, and ultimately design personal movement and fitness plans. Students will be able to display the skills and practices of a physically active lifestyle, knowing the benefits of their choices to be involved in physical activity. They will be physically fit and have a mindset that values physical activity and its benefits in sustaining healthy lifestyles.

The physical education standards (below) define what a student should know and be able to do as result of a highly effective physical education program.

Standard 1 - The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
Standard 2 - The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance.
Standard 3 - The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness.
Standard 4 - The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others.
Standard 5 - The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

The Maryland State Curriculum Standards for Physical Education can be found at: MD Physical Education Framework

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