Department Philosophy

S Monogram in Shield logoPK-12 Health, Physical Education and 体育运动

的 背阴书院 健康, physical education and athletic 程序s are dedicated to providing a positive and meaningful educational experience for all students.

健康 程序 focuses on the sound development of the physical, mental and social well-being of our students. This philosophical approach to the 程序 helps students attain lifelong 健康 and wellness by focusing on responsible decision-making skills.

physical education and athletic 程序s foster the development of cognitive, affective and motor skill development within the framework of human movement. Emphasis is placed on the basic needs of the students with regard to the following areas: teamwork, 身体健康, 协调, instruction in skills related to team and individual sports, 竞争, 体育精神, recreational activities, and lifetime carry-over sports.

We stress the importance of participation and the value of developing efficient, 有效的, and creative movement. Through a developmentally appropriate and sequential 程序 of various activities, we strive to meet our students' needs and interests.

的活动, discussions and experiences of the 健康, physical education and athletic 程序s can, 而且必须, contribute to the shared goals of education. Through this co-curricular approach our students' self-esteem, cooperative behavior and ability for self-direction is enhanced.

体育运动 玩 an integral role in the educational experience at the 高级学校. 学生 are required to participate in the athletic 程序 at the younger levels, and we encourage students to stay involved in the upper forms by offering a wide range of sport options. We believe the positive character traits developed through athletic participation have a direct correlation to greater individual success after high school. Our goal is to make your child's and your experience with the SSA athletic 程序 educational and enjoyable.