Physical Education/Health/Driver Ed

York Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education Department
Home of the Dukes

 

Young Hearts For Life 

Coming To York High School

Thursday, September 30th

(Students will be attending during their PE/Health/Driver Ed. Classes)

Student Registration Link

Educational Video

"We  firmly believe ECG screening of all physically active young persons, regardless of gender or sports affiliation is clinically justified, cost-effective and ethically compelling.  There are some things you cannot place an economic value on and a child’s life is one of them.”

Joseph C. Marek, MD

Founder and Medical Director, Young Hearts for Life®

 

York High School PE/Health/Driver Education Mission Statement

The mission of York High School’s PE/Health/Driver Education department is to proactively develop physically fit individuals, strengthen minds, and promote positive attitudes towards life-long fitness while shaping individuals to become positive, impactful members of society.

Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of dynamic and creative intellectual activity.

~John F. Kennedy

TOP 10 REASONS WHY YOU NEED PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Reason 1: Regular Physical Activity Helps Prevent Disease
Reason 2: Regular Physical Activity Promotes Lifetime Wellness
Reason 3: Quality Physical Education Can Help Fight Obesity
Reason 4: Quality Physical Education Can Help Promote Lifelong Physical Fitness
Reason 5: Quality Physical Education Provides Unique Opportunities for Activity
Reason 6: Quality Physical Education Teaches Self-Management and Motor Skills
Reason 7: Physical Activity and Physical Education Promote Learning
Reason 8: Regular Physical Activity Participation Makes Economic Sense
Reason 9: Physical Education Is Widely Endorsed
Reason 10: Quality Physical Education Helps to Educate the Total Child

PE COMMON LEARNING TARGETS

Social Learning Targets: ISBE Standards 21, 24

• I actively engage in Physical Education class or
• I participate at a high level of activity during Physical Education class
• I am accepting and respectful of diversity within the class.

Fitness Learning Targets: ISBE Standards 19, 20, 23

• I can achieve my healthy zone for health related fitness components.
• I can achieve and maintain my THR zone for a minimum of 20 minutes.
• I am able to identify the differences between health and skill related fitness components.

 Lifestyle/Life-Long Learning Targets: ISBE Standards 21, 22, 24

• I can model teamwork, through sportsmanship and fair play, to reinforce interpersonal skills to be implemented in daily life.
• I understand the importance of lifelong health & physical fitness and the benefits of participation in a variety of activities competitively, recreationally, and within the community.

 Movement/Motor Skills Learning Targets: ISBE Standards 19, 23 

• I can demonstrate several motor skills and movements patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities. 
• I can demonstrate knowledge of all basic rules, safety, & etiquette during physical activities.