physical education
DEPARTMENT

The goal of Ilm Academy’s Physical Education Program is to develop physically educated students who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthy physical activity. Physical activities are critical to the development and maintenance of good physical and mental health. It is the goal of the school’s PE program to provide students with developmentally appropriate learning opportunities. All students are provided opportunities to develop health-related fitness, physical competence, cognitive skills, and positive attitudes about physical activity that promote a healthy and physically active lifestyle.

Program Purpose

A physically educated student:

  • Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns to perform various physical activities.

  • Participates regularly in physical activity.

  • Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

  • Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

  • Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

  • Values physical activity for its health enjoyment challenge, and the opportunity for self- expression and social interaction with peers.