PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH Physical education provides students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to acquire physical fitness, physical skills, and leisure skills necessary to maintain healthy and satisfying lifestyles. The program consists of required and elective courses and activities designed to meet the present and future physical and recreational needs of students. These courses and activities should include the study and acquisition of: 1.Intermediate and advanced movement skills related to physical fitness, sports and leisure skills 2.Integrated movement patterns in sports, rhythmic and lifelong fitness activities 3.Creative movement, knowledge and the ability to independently learn movement skills and integrated movement patterns The curricular program is supplemented by co-curricular activities such as club, intramural, and interscholastic sports, designed to meet the needs, interests, and capabilities of all students. Both programs meet these goals through the leadership of qualified physical education personnel. The administration of the programs provides for: 1.Articulation of the curricular and co-curricular programs 2.Use of accepted education principles in the conduct of the program 3.Equal access for all students to program offerings and facilities The following are major expectations commonly associated with Archbishop Carroll's physical education program: Students possess acceptable levels of cardio-respiratory endurance, flexibility, strength, and body composition to be able to perform daily and emergency physical tasks. Students perform a variety of selected team, individual/dual sport, rhythmic, and lifelong activity skills at intermediate skill levels and use appropriate rules and strategies. Students independently learn new integrated movement patterns by understanding, analyzing, and synthesizing relevant movement patterns. Students apply exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor learning, development, and social concepts in a variety of physical activities. Students understand and perform lifesaving and survival activities. Students are knowledgeable about quality health and sports-related commercial products and services. Students are aware of the various career opportunities within physical education, sports, and dance. Students appreciate physical well-being and enjoy participating in physical activities. Students acquire advanced knowledge and skill in select, integrated motor activities through cocurricular programs. PREVENTING SUBSTANCE ABUSE Students will: Acquire knowledge and understanding of drug prevention Develop a sense of self-worth Acquire necessary skills for coping with stress Acquire necessary skills for decision-making and problem solving Define personal values