Physical Education Philosophy
Physical Education is an integral dimension of each student's education that aims to enhance the wellness of each individual's life. Students participate in a sequential curriculum that promotes physical, mental, emotional, social, and moral well-being. Through the Physical Education program, students learn how to demonstrate basic skills and concepts, and then successfully apply them in more complex and realistic contexts. It allows students to make increasingly independent choices about the activities and roles they pursue.
Each child has the opportunity to experience success in Physical Education and reach their potential within a safe environment, where managed risk taking is encouraged. They will relate to others in a positive manner and experience leadership opportunities while performing as individuals, in groups and in teams. Students will be encouraged to participate in creating healthy communities and environments by taking responsible and critical action.
A Physically Educated ISB student:
- Acquires knowledge and skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities
- Understands their own fitness level and has the ability to set challenging, yet attainable goals
- Participates regularly in physical activity striving for personal fitness
- Knows the implications of and benefits from involvement in physical activities for a healthy lifestyle
- Values physical activities from a wide range of cultures to enhance international understanding
- Expresses and communicates ideas, solves problems and overcomes challenges
- Appreciates the artistic, creative and competitive aspects of sport, both as a competitor and spectator
The Physical Education program will build progressively toward the ultimate goal: producing members of society who take lifelong personal responsibility for engaging in health-related physical activity because they recognize the intrinsic rewards of being active in ways they enjoy.