Physical Education
GPS Physical Education – SHAPE – Starting Habits to Attain Physical Excellence
The mission of the SHAPE program is to prepare girls to develop and practice healthy heart habits through a sequenced program of fitness, nutrition, wellness, and play. Students are encouraged to develop positive attitudes toward the importance of regular physical activity and proper nutrition as essential elements of their overall physical, mental, and emotional health. It is viewed as an integral part of our student’s day and is a valuable component of a well-rounded education with emphasis on health and wellness. Daily activities incorporate the time-honored traditions of fair play, teamwork, self-respect, and excellence derived from hard work and dedicated effort.
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PE 6 is a sequenced program of fitness and wellness designed to promote successful participation in a variety of activities, to encourage lifelong learning, and to enhance the quality of life. PE 6 introduces the major components of physical fitness (cardiovascular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance) through games, fitness activities, and classroom instruction. Basic locomotor skills, cooperative games, individual and team activities, nutrition, heart health, and personal hygiene are included in this year of PE. The class utilizes the community areas around campus as an extension of the classroom.
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PE 6 is a sequenced program of fitness and wellness designed to promote successful participation in a variety of activities, to encourage lifelong learning, and to enhance the quality of life. PE 6 introduces the major components of physical fitness (cardiovascular fitness, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance) through games, fitness activities, and classroom instruction. Basic locomotor skills, cooperative games, individual and team activities, nutrition, heart health, and personal hygiene are included in this year of PE. The class utilizes the community areas around campus as an extension of the classroom.
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PE 7 expands upon basic skills and health awareness. The class has a primary focus on team activities, character building, and increased opportunity to lead. Class activities include tennis, lacrosse, badminton, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, track and field, free swim, eclipse ball, floor hockey, pickle ball, and the use of the cardio fitness room. Interactive behavior in sports and activities provides avenues through which character education traits are addressed and developed. Those traits include fairness, respect for others, cooperation, self control, punctuality, diligence, and kindness.
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PE 8 students are led through a variety of games and activities sequenced to develop an enthusiasm for physical activity and lifelong fitness. They are tasked with leadership opportunities to build skills and confidence. They are presented with information and means to develop a healthy appreciation of lifelong fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Class activities offer play that stretches present ability and develops unexplored skills. Team, individual, and group work are designed to build each student's ability to lead, follow, and work with classmates toward common success. Positive character traits are encouraged with an emphasis on fair play, effort, consideration, cooperation, diligence, and an attitude of contribution to the whole.
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PE 7 expands upon basic skills and health awareness. The class has a primary focus on team activities, character building, and increased opportunity to lead. Class activities include tennis, lacrosse, badminton, table tennis, basketball, volleyball, track and field, free swim, eclipse ball, floor hockey, pickle ball, and the use of the cardio fitness room. Interactive behavior in sports and activities provides avenues through which character education traits are addressed and developed. Those traits include fairness, respect for others, cooperation, self-control, punctuality, diligence, and kindness.
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PE 8 students are led through a variety of games and activities sequenced to develop an enthusiasm for physical activity and lifelong fitness. They are tasked with leadership opportunities to build skills and confidence. They are presented with information and means to develop a healthy appreciation of lifelong fitness and a healthy lifestyle. Class activities offer play that stretches present ability and develops unexplored skills. Team, individual, and group work are designed to build each student's ability to lead, follow, and work with classmates toward common success. Positive character traits are encouraged with an emphasis on fair play, effort, consideration, cooperation, diligence, and an attitude of contribution to the whole.