PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH CURRICULUM

  • PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH CURRICULUM

    On May 20, 2024, the Board of Education was presented with the revised curriculum that has been in development since fall 2022.  Below are summary highlights of what was presented to the Board of Education.

    Value Statements:

    Physical Education is for EveryBODY Mission Statement: The mission of the Pewaukee Physical Education Program is to provide all students with a progression of physical activities that enrich their educational experience and teach them skills to be fit and healthy for life. We will engage our students to foster the development of positive lifestyle choices to enhance their physical, mental and social well-being.

    Health Education Mission Statement: The mission of the Pewaukee Health Education Program is to teach all students the necessary health skills to make wise, healthy choices, lead a safe and healthy lifestyle to develop a high level of physical, mental and social wellness now and throughout their life.

    We are committed to meeting the Mission(s) of the PE and Health Program by providing:

    • ● Rigorous, standards-based curriculum

    • ● Exposure to multiple forms of physical activity

    • ● Developmentally appropriate instruction, lifetime activity, & cultural awareness

    • ● Learning of staff and students of best practices for physical, mental, and social well-being

    • ● Promotion of healthy living throughout a student’s daily life

    • ● Health literacy

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    • Research Summary:

    The team reviewed a variety of resources as part of the curriculum review process including Wisconsin state standards and best practice research.  It should be noted that the review of research tries to be as comprehensive as possible; therefore, articles and resources that have been reviewed may or may not have been taken into consideration when making review recommendations.  Below are the research summary findings that were taken into consideration for curriculum revisions.

     

    • Vertical alignment of physical activities and development, as well as health topics, is essential for student growth and learning.

      • Recess or physical activity breaks offer an excellent opportunity for youth at all grade levels to engage in free play or semi-structured physical activity during the school day and allows -youth the opportunity to apply skills learned in physical education. Recess should not, however, replace physical education or be used to meet time requirements set forth in physical education policies.

      • There are many technology solutions available to track personal fitness that could be used in the classroom to personalize the student experience.

      • Inclusive practices for all students are more widely approved of in research for students with special needs. Some needs should be met in an adaptive setting, but many needs can be met through supported inclusive practice.

       

    Access to Curriculum: To access curriculum unit plans for the Pewaukee School District please click HERE to enter our curriculum warehouse.  You may search for specific grade level, subject area, and/or course(s).

    Physical Education/Health Documents:

    Human Growth and Development

    Wisconsin Statute 118.019 encourages all school boards to provide students with human growth and development instruction. The purpose is “to promote accurate and comprehensive knowledge in this area and responsible decision making and to support and enhance the efforts of parents to provide moral guidance to their children.”  The Pewaukee School District’s Human Growth and Development Curriculum is part of our Physical Education/Health curriculum, specifically in grades 4, 5, 7, and 10.  Parents may opt their child out of this curriculum through the annual registration process.  Below are documents that outline the teaching & learning practices, guidelines, expectations, and specific unit curriculum.

    Human Growth & Development Committee Process- Approved by Board of Education- May 2023

    The Human Growth & Development Committee met throughout this year to make recommendations to the Human Growth and Development Teaching Practices and curriculum.  The documents below are the results of the committee's work.  The Teaching Practices identify what will and will not be taught regarding specific topics  The curriculum outlines the scope and sequence for all human growth and development lessons.

     

    Other Human Growth and Development Documents