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Physical Education
Introduction
“Life and physical health are precious gifts entrusted to us by God. We must take reasonable care of them, taking into account the needs of others and the common good” (Catechism of the Catholic Church # 2288)
These guidelines were designed by a representative from each of the five dioceses in the state of New Jersey. They are based on the New Jersey Core Curriculum Content Standards, concepts of the Catholic Church and Diocese of Trenton Curriculum Standards.
The diocese expects that every elementary school provide a health program as a part of the Physical Education department. In order to accomplish this it is critical that the health teacher understand the Catholic faith and concepts. When this is not possible then another teacher should be chosen who can integrate Catholic and wellness concepts into the teaching and learning process.
The guidelines are divided into three standards 2.1, 2.2, and 2.3 including the following division of factors: personal health, growth and development, nutrition, diseases and health conditions, safety and social and emotional health. These factors should be integrated with the concepts found in the Physical Education Curriculum and the Religion guidelines.
These factors stress the importance of building a foundation of wellness for each student that will be implemented into adulthood.
Mission
The Mission of the Health Curriculum Guidelines is to prepare the students to embrace wellness as a way of life through proper care and respect of the life God entrusted to them.
Essential Learning in Health- personal health,
- growth and development,
- nutrition,
- diseases and health conditions,
- safety
- social and emotional health.
- explain how students are made in the image and likeness of God
- recognize that conscience as the judgment of reason and the voice of God concerning good and evil is at the core of our being
- develop a knowledge of how to care for themselves in regards to the spread of disease
- teach students to accept responsibility for one’s own health and wellness
- discuss how healthy nutrition provides energy. Maintains proper weight, lowers the risk of disease and keeps the body systems working properly
- identify safe and appropriate behavior when interacting with strangers, adults and acquaintances
- introduce the students to basic “First Aid” techniques
- provide classroom time to practice skills and reflect on their progress
- introduce the factors that contribute to healthy physical, social, emotional and intellectual growth
- define wellness and demonstrate how making healthy choices and having healthy relationships contribute to wellness
- demonstrate the short and long term impacts of injuries on the individual, family and community
- analyze how personal assets, resiliency and protective factors support healthy social and emotional development
- teach students to accept responsibility for one’s own health and wellness
- familiarize the students with the local and state public health efforts to prevent and control diseases and health conditions
- explore how living an ethical lifestyle can lead to wellness
- compare, contrast and analyze social purposes of health messages presented in the media
- teach the students how to evaluate available health and fitness program for accessibility, benefits and accreditation
- explain the importance of the proper use of medicine and drugs
- discuss the illegal use of certain drugs and substances that can lead to addiction
- describe how substance abuse affects the individual, family and community
Diocese of Trenton Standards for Health Education
- connect adherence to good health practices to the concepts of the Catholic faith’s “Respect Life” concepts
- develop wellness concepts that every student will use to develop a health plan for their future
- ensure that every student will be able to articulate what a healthy lifestyle is and how a healthy lifestyle impacts on their future
- explore the aspects of leading a healthy life in every grade level