Overview

This scope and sequence is aligned with the seven physical education standards adopted by the Arizona State Board of Education. Additional district objectives not included in the standards appear as bulleted items.

Student Goals —

• Recognize the value of physical education and exhibit a physically active and healthy lifestyle
• Be involved in activities that allow for personal success
• Allow for a varied and broad curriculum
• Develop basic safety skills and attitudes
• Develop a positive self-concept
• Development of social skills
• Develop skills and understandings for leisure and life time activities
• Develop an awareness for health and wellness concepts

Teacher Goals —

• Plan lessons that are consistent with state standards and the district scope and sequence
• Provide a broad and varied curriculum for students that will assure that the curriculum will meet the needs of the entire school population
• Conduct classes in a safe environment and utilize proper instruction to assure safe participation
• Provide positive aspects of student performance and help students gain a realistic understanding of their strengths and weaknesses
• Help develop social skills within physical education activities
• Offer programs that help students develop physical skills and knowledge that will allow them to participate in and derive enjoyment from wholesome recreational activities throughout their lifetime

Parent Goals —

• Support and encourage the acceptance of differences and the willingness to work with others
• Appreciate the value of physical education in the schools
• Support and participate in lifetime activities/recreational activities/health activities of the student and their responsibility in everyday life
• Discuss with the student the importance and contributions of physical education not only in the present, but also in the future

Physical Education in the Paradise Valley Unified School District is part of the Curriculum & Instruction Department

Contact:
Linda Coyle
602.449.2102  phone
602.449.2099  fax

15002 N. 32nd St.
Phoenix, AZ 85032