Sandia Prep Curriculum Guide 2018 - 2019

PHYSICAL FITNESS
The Physical Education program
strives to educate students about
their bodies, to teach them lifelong
habits of fitness, and to create
enthusiasm for physical activities.
By emphasizing the development
and maintenance of an active and
physically fit body, we encourage
students to build good health habits
that carry over into adulthood.
6th Grade Physical Education
In 6th Grade Physical Education, students
learn basic movement and sports-related
skills, such as ball handling, agility,
balance, and hand-eye coordination so
they may compete in, understand, and
enjoy as many activities as possible. The
class also focuses on lifelong fitness and
wellness, and assesses physical fitness
throughout the course of the student’s
physical education. Among the activities
are basketball, field hockey, soccer,
volleyball, and track and field events.
7th Grade Physical Education
This course stresses improving and refining
individual skills and game strategies.
Students are also introduced to new and
more complex skills, thus enabling them to
develop confidence and a sense of mastery
in the activities pursued.
8th Grade Physical Education
In this course, students continue to focus
on improving and refining individual skills
and game strategies, while participating in
nontraditional team sports, such as team
handball, korfball, and Ultimate Frisbee.
High School Physical Education
Grades 9-12
This advanced physical education course
is based on a health-related approach that
stresses the importance of lifetime physical
fitness and wellness. In this course students
focus on activities such as tennis, pickle
ball, golf, archery, and fitness training.
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