K-12 Philosophy and Beliefs

GIPS K-12 Physical Education Program
Philosophy


All children and youth will display the skills and practices of a physically active lifestyle, knowing the benefits of their choice to be involved in physical activity. They will be physically fit and have a mindset that values physical activity and its benefits in sustaining healthy lifestyles.

Belief Statements

  • Schools should provide a variety of opportunities for physical activity in addition to physical education that meet all students' needs and interests. Such opportunities could include daily recess, active play during after-school programs, and access to school facilities outside of school hours, interscholastic sports, intramural programs, and physical activity clubs.
  • Students are unique and reflect a wide range of diversity. So a variety of instructional strategies and resources will be used to enable students to participate fully and safely in physical activities.
  • Curriculum is more than a collection of activities. It must be based on sequential curriculum that is consistent with the National Standards for Physical Education.
  • Assessment should be ongoing, diagnostic, and aligned with instruction.
  • To become physically educated is dependent on a mental attitude that values physical activity and its' intrinsic benefits in sustaining a healthy lifestyle.

 

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  • 123 South Webb Road, Box 4904
  • Grand Island, NE 68802-4904
  • Phone: 308 385-5900
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