"Physical Education is the only subject which, by the very nature of its content, has the potential to affect how a person will feel every moment of every day for the rest of his or her life."
-Allen Russell
John F. Kennedy stated, "Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong."
"Take care of your body. It's the only place you have to live."
-Jim Rohn
Physical education this year will be very different compared to past years. Until further notice we will be doing Remote Teaching through Canvas. On Canvas students will have a variety of assignments each week and will always have a fitness log to fill out to track their physical activity.
Some precautions to remember are when participating in any physical activity are:
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We Believe that Physical Education...
Fosters a positive school climate
Encourages cooperation through team work, citizenship, problem solving, creative thinking and sportsmanship.
Enhances learning and academic success through fitness and knowledge by providing daily physical activity.
Provides opportunity for enjoyment and self expression.
Assesses students' knowledge and skills.
Provides data for constant evaluation of program.
Supply an environment for students to apply safety for self and others.
Provides another opportunity for the application of technology.
Encourages use of community resources.Promotes learning through a variety of movement experiences.
Philosophy of Physical Education
Physical Education is an essential part of students' educational experience. It is the Physical Education Department’s mission to empower our students to reach their maximum potential academically, socially, and physically--through the modality of movement. The curriculum is a sequence of learning experiences that includes RCSD’s core values and ensures student development of personal health, fitness, and citizenship that leads to a physically active lifestyle.