Physical Education aims to provide students with a developmentally appropriate and personally challenging program that advances the knowledge, confidence, and motivation needed to engage in a lifelong, healthy, active lifestyle. Physical Education provides students with opportunities to learn motor skills, develop fitness, work alongside others and gain understanding about the importance of physical activity.

The Maryland Standards reflect SHAPE America’s National Standards with regards to what students should know and do. The abilities of a physically literate individual include demonstrating competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns:

• applying knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance;

• demonstrating the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness;

• exhibiting responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others;

• recognizing the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction

   

CCPS Physical Education Program Restriction Authorization (form)

MSDE Physical Education Website

Maryland Physical Education Framework

MSDE Physical Education Waiver Statement

Physical Education COMAR

Amy O. Towers
Supervisor of Instruction
towers.amy@ccpsstaff.org