Mattituck Jr/Sr High School

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Welcome to the Physical Education Department
of Mattituck Jr. Sr. High School

Secondary Physical Education Policies & Procedures:

"Physical Education is the only subject which by the very nature of its content

has the potential to affect how a person will feel every moment of everyday

for the rest of his or her life"

Greggory Wormuth
Director of Health, Physical Education & Athletics
298-8471 x1111
298-8544 (fax)
gwormuth@mufsd.com

  FACULTY

Essentials of Learning

As a result of participation in a quality physical education program it is reasonable to expect that at the conclusion of each year 7th through 12th grade students will be able to:

• Demonstrate the knowledge of sport specific rules when engaging in physical activity
• Implement the sport specific rules while engaged in physical activity.
• Understand, demonstrate and promote safe behavior and procedures while engages in physical activity.
• Describe good personal habits and identify the components of health related fitness and understand the relationship between physical activity and the prevention of disease.
• Demonstrate appropriate personal living skills, including character development, social skills, conflict resolution and personal management skills.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and understanding of various activity skill components.
• Identify and set short term goals related to personal wellness and understand the health benefits of regular participation in activity.
• Demonstrate critical thinking and game strategies while participating in sport specific activities.
• Demonstrate good listening skills and the ability to follow directions successfully.
• Demonstrate upon graduation the ability to locate and use outside resources to maintain personal fitness and to be an informed consumer. 

Elementary Physical Education

The program goals listed below are the skills and knowledge students are expected to know and be able to do when they leave the program after sixth grade. 

Physical Education Outcomes K-3

1. To develop appreciation for movement and master the fundamental movement patterns.
2. To understand the importance of physical fitness and develop fitness skills through regular exercise.
3. To demonstrate safe behavior, both physical and social while engaging in class activities.

Throughout the Year Activities Include:

Cardiovascular games

Basic Motor skills

Manipulative skills

Creative games

Flexibility and strength building

Cooperative and group initiative challenges

Modified Sports Curriculum K-3

Physical Education Outcomes 4th-6th Grade

1. Students begin fourth grade with refined motor skills and work toward mastery in loco motor, non-loco motor, and manipulative skills. By sixth grade, mastery in these skills will allow them to develop more complex skills necessary for specific sports participation.
2. With skill acquisition and playing "team sports", students will develop greater interest in doing out of school activities that can lead to a healthier life style. Students will also be aware of their relationship between being active and physical fitness.
3. Students will realize the importance of teamwork; they will demonstrate cooperative skills in both competitive and non-competitive group activities.
4. Students will be responsible for a safe and healthy environment. They will follow all safety rules in use of equipment and physical surroundings. Students will also demonstrate social responsibility and allow fellow students to experiment and participate in all activities and support their classmates in their efforts.

Units for Grades 4th -6th