Physical Education and Health

Eastside Catholic’s 6 -12 physical education is a planned, sequential program of curricula and instruction designed to develop the knowledge, attitude, motor skills, self-management skills and confidence needed to adopt and maintain a physically active and healthy lifestyle. In physical education courses, students learn, practice and are assessed on developmentally appropriate motor skills, social skills and knowledge as defined by national and state educational standards.

GRADES 6 - 8

 Physical Education and Health

Eastside Catholic, in accordance with the Society for Health and Physical Education (SHAPE), believes that every student in our school should have the opportunity to participate in quality physical education. It is our unique role to help all students develop health-related fitness, physical competence, cognitive understanding and positive attitudes about physical activity. This allows them to acquire skills to adopt physically active and healthy lifestyles. It is important that our program provides learning experiences that fulfill each student’s developmental needs, thereby improving mental alertness, academic performance and an enthusiasm for learning.

Middle school PE and health classes are taught in a developmentally appropriate way to build life-long healthy habits and a love of movement. Traditional and non-traditional sports and activities are taught throughout the curriculum. From cooperative games to Ultimate Frisbee®, students can experience a new physical unit every 1-2 weeks. No homework is required for PE. Age-appropriate health instruction is provided around nutrition, wellness, disease prevention, healthy relationships and conflict resolution. Our health curriculum is designed such that lessons are completed during class time. Students who do not use class time for assignments will have homework.