Physical Education Department Philosophy
We strive to provide a quality physical education program through instruction and assessment that best serves the needs of all students. As an integral component of the district’s overall curriculum, physical education, while contributing in significant ways to the social, emotional, and intellectual needs of the students, makes a unique contribution to their physical development.
Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide a high quality instructional program that will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding for each child, while also meeting their developmental needs and satisfying the Physical Development Goals and Standards of the State of Illinois.
HMS Physical Education Curriculum Emphasis
1. Development of health-related physical fitness programs establishing patterns for a healthy lifestyle that will better the quality of our students’ lives.
2. Development of opportunities for students to explore and develop a range of movement skills, including the skills and understandings necessary to participate in a variety of sports, games, dances, and other physical activities.
3. Development of positive self-esteem in an environment, which promotes emotional well-being. A healthy response to competition will be taught and reinforced, with an emphasis on sportsmanship.
4. Development of teaming, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
5. Emphasis of fundamental skills and lifetime activities which will carry over into the future of our students.
2. Development of opportunities for students to explore and develop a range of movement skills, including the skills and understandings necessary to participate in a variety of sports, games, dances, and other physical activities.
3. Development of positive self-esteem in an environment, which promotes emotional well-being. A healthy response to competition will be taught and reinforced, with an emphasis on sportsmanship.
4. Development of teaming, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
5. Emphasis of fundamental skills and lifetime activities which will carry over into the future of our students.