🏃♂️ Definition:
Physical Education is the instruction and practice of physical activity designed to promote overall health, fitness, teamwork, and personal well-being.💪 Main Goals:
Physical Fitness – Improve strength, endurance, flexibility, and coordination.
Skill Development – Learn and refine motor skills (e.g., running, jumping, throwing, catching).
Health Education – Understand the importance of nutrition, exercise, and lifelong wellness.
Social Skills – Build teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and self-discipline.
Mental & Emotional Health – Use physical activity to reduce stress, improve focus, and build confidence.
🌱 The Big Idea
High school health education isn’t just about memorizing facts — it’s about preparing teens to live balanced, healthy, and responsible lives now and into adulthood.
The idea behind Health Education in high school is to help students gain the knowledge, skills, and attitudes they need to make informed decisions that promote lifelong physical, mental, and social well-being.
Here’s what that means in practice:
🧠 1. Knowledge: Understanding Health Topics
High school health classes teach about:
Physical health – nutrition, exercise, sleep, hygiene, disease prevention
Mental/emotional health – stress management, coping skills, mental illness awareness
Social health – communication, relationships, respect, conflict resolution
Substance use prevention – understanding the effects of drugs, alcohol, and vaping
Human growth and development – puberty, sexual health, consent, and healthy boundaries
💬 2. Skills: Applying What You Learn
Students practice:
Making healthy choices
Setting goals
Managing stress and emotions
Resisting peer pressure
Seeking help and using health resources
❤️ 3. Attitudes: Building a Healthy Mindset
The course encourages students to:
Value their own health and safety
Show empathy and respect for others
Take responsibility for their actions
Develop confidence and self-worth
Elementary PE
Students in grades 2 - 6, are considered elementary. Our games and activities are slightly tailored to their age groups and offer many different variations and modifications. All games and activities align with the NYS Standards for Health and PE.
Middle/High School PE
Students in grades 7-12, are considered Middle and High School. Our games and activities are tailored to their age groups and offer many different variations and modifications when needed. All games and activities align with the NYS Standards for Health and PE.
Our Mission Statement:
“Support, empower, and educate a diversity of learners to develop positive attitudes and responsible behaviors. All students will be accountable for gaining the knowledge and skills necessary for becoming life-long learners, enabling successful transition back into their home school and full participation in society.” randolphacademy.org
Our Vision:
“Support and empower people to think globally and find innovative solutions to problems in order to improve the quality of life for all human beings.” randolphacademy.org
Our Core Values:
“We believe all students are capable of learning in a safe place to grow academically and emotionally. In our educational setting, we believe in the power of Relationships, Restoration, and Inclusivity.” randolphacademy.o
