Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School is committed to teaching the whole child – academically, spiritually and physically. Through the physical education program students are encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and foster their individual talents to be the best Christians they can be. Teaching the value of physical activity and its contribution to a healthy, active lifestyle is integral to our goal of lifelong fitness.
Our Lady of Mercy Regional Catholic School adheres to the National Standards for Physical Education developed by the Society of Health & Physical Educators. Physical activity is critical to the development and maintenance of good health. The goal of physical education is to develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.
Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
The national standards demonstrate that physical education has academic standing equal to other subject areas. They describe achievement, show that knowledge and skills matter, and confirm that mere willing participation is not the same as education. In short, national physical education standards bring accountability and rigor to the profession.
