Program Overview
Physical Education is a necessity for the health and well-being of every student. As a unique and essential part of the total education program, physical education can significantly enhance all aspects of development including health, physical fitness, movement knowledge, academic performance, goal setting, self-esteem, stress management and social skills.
Evidence continues to mount that regular physical activity can prevent a myriad of health problems that may arise throughout life. Research findings clearly demonstrate that daily
exercise is a primary factor in maintaining health and enriching the quality of ones life. People begin to acquire and establish patterns of health-related behaviors during childhood and adolescence. Schools are an efficient vehicle for providing this physical education instruction.
Requirements for Physical Education/Wellness at Litchfield High School include the following: Students will take six (6) quarters of Physical Education and two (2) quarters of
wellness during their four years at Litchfield High School. Freshman year students will be required to obtain a passing grade in one quarter of Physical Education and one quarter of Wellness. Sophomore year requirements include one full semester of Physical Education only. Junior year students will again be required to pass one quarter of Physical Education and one quarter of Wellness. Senior year students will take one full semester of Physical Education only. Each course will be evaluated and graded separately. Students must receive a passing grade in all eight (8) quarters to meet the requirements at Litchfield High School.
The Litchfield High School Personal Wellness/Physical Education Program is centered around the concept of quality of life… physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. In grades 9 through 12, students will investigate a wide variety of health issues. The curriculum at each grade level focuses on developmentally appropriate topics within which students will be guided to develop knowledge based understanding and awareness of choices and consequences. In addition, students will work to cultivate related life skills such as respect for self and others; responsibility to self, others, and community; gathering of data; assessment of data reliability; resource availability and utilization;
decision-making, and organization.
Evidence continues to mount that regular physical activity can prevent a myriad of health problems that may arise throughout life. Research findings clearly demonstrate that daily
exercise is a primary factor in maintaining health and enriching the quality of ones life. People begin to acquire and establish patterns of health-related behaviors during childhood and adolescence. Schools are an efficient vehicle for providing this physical education instruction.
Requirements for Physical Education/Wellness at Litchfield High School include the following: Students will take six (6) quarters of Physical Education and two (2) quarters of
wellness during their four years at Litchfield High School. Freshman year students will be required to obtain a passing grade in one quarter of Physical Education and one quarter of Wellness. Sophomore year requirements include one full semester of Physical Education only. Junior year students will again be required to pass one quarter of Physical Education and one quarter of Wellness. Senior year students will take one full semester of Physical Education only. Each course will be evaluated and graded separately. Students must receive a passing grade in all eight (8) quarters to meet the requirements at Litchfield High School.
The Litchfield High School Personal Wellness/Physical Education Program is centered around the concept of quality of life… physical, mental, social, and emotional well-being. In grades 9 through 12, students will investigate a wide variety of health issues. The curriculum at each grade level focuses on developmentally appropriate topics within which students will be guided to develop knowledge based understanding and awareness of choices and consequences. In addition, students will work to cultivate related life skills such as respect for self and others; responsibility to self, others, and community; gathering of data; assessment of data reliability; resource availability and utilization;
decision-making, and organization.