Educational Philosophy

Physical education is that integral part of total education that contributes to the development of the individual through the natural medium of physical activity – human movement.

Physical Education contributes to the total education of the individual. Students are instructed in a variety of physical education and movement activities. These activities are designed to develop emotional well being, strength of character, sensitivity to the differences of others, as well as a sense of citizenship, self-worth and identity. This opportunity to achieve physical excellence reflects the similarity of purpose between physical education and larger school goals and objectives.

Physical Education is a State Department of Education mandated program as well as an Acton-Boxborough graduation requirement.

Guiding Principles

• Develop the skills of movement, the knowledge of how and why one moves, and the ways in which movement may be organized.
• Learn to move skillfully and effectively through exercise, games, sports and aquatics.
• Enrich the student’s understanding of the concepts of space, time and force related to movement.
• Express culturally-approved patterns of personal behavior and interpersonal relationships in and through games and sports.
• Condition the heart, lungs, muscles and other organic systems of the body to meet daily and emergency demands.
• Acquire an appreciation of and a respect for good physical condition, a functional posture, and a sense of personal well-being.
• Develop an interest and a desire to participate in lifetime recreational sports.

Courses

955 (two quarters required for each grade) Grades: 10, 11,12 0.371 per quarter

Fitness for Living 997 (Year Course)
Grade: 9 Grouping: Heterogeneous
Prerequisite: None
Ninth Grade Integrated Health / Physical Education Curriculum

This course will provide an integrated, team taught planned approach to achieving an effective wellness program for all ninth-graders at ABRHS. The goal of this wellness education program is for students to learn about or develop: l)accurate information about health and fitness; 2) realistic self-evaluation about critical health and fitness issues; 3) self-esteem and communication skills; 4) decision-making and self empowerment skills; and 5) knowledge and practice of lifelong physical activities which promote health and fitness.

Students will learn about and discuss risk prevention topics such as:

• Stress Management
• Teen Dating Violence
• Sports Health
• Decision Making
• Accident Prevention and Safety
• Substance Abuse
• CPR Media Literacy
• First Aid
• Sexually Transmitted Diseases
• Cardiovascular Fitness
• Nutrition

In addition to formal classroom instruction students will participate in fitness and lifetime activities such as: aerobics, aquatics, softball, flexibility, mixed games, and strength training.

Read the Program of Studies for detailed course descriptions.

Staff

Telephone: (978)264-4700 extension 3483
Fax: (978)266-1133

Tony Ammendolia, Eileen Flannery, Suzanne Hoag, Joe Marashio, Parindor Miller