mission statement
The mission of the Castle North Middle School Physical Education Program is to educate all students to their highest level of academic and wellness potential and to teach them the skills and knowledge necessary to lead a physically active lifestyle.
Physical Education is an integral part of the total educational process. It gives students the opportunity to develop physically, mentally and socially through the use of physical activity. Physical Education helps students achieve the skills, physical fitness, knowledge, social qualities and attitudes that will allow them to develop an optimal quality of life and well being.
Physical Education supports the broad goals of education by encouraging students to participate in lifelong activities and by giving them the personal living skills that make this possible. This is achieved through the pursuits of skills and knowledge in movement understanding the effects of physical activity upon the body, feelings of adequacy and mastery and the development of a personal value system regarding physical activity.
goal statement
The goal of physical education is to foster personal living skills through positive enjoyable learning experiences and to promote the knowledge and appreciation of lifetime activities for healthy living through active participation.