Within the Oak Crest Middle School Physical Education Department, our goal is to provide a high-quality, standards-based, and comprehensive physical education program, to prepare every student for a lifetime of physical activity, health, and well-being.
The core physical education program stresses development of skills and fitness through a wide variety of activities. This course is designed to be a part of a continuous process to meet the following goals of physical education, including:
- Physical Activity
- Physical Fitness
- Movement Skills and Knowledge
- Social Development and interaction
- Positive Self-Image
- Individual Excellence
- Lifelong Fitness and Healthy Habits
- Personal Responsibility.
The core physical education program stresses development of skills and fitness through a wide variety of activities. This course is designed to be a part of a continuous process to meet the following goals of physical education, including:
- Physical Activity
- Physical Fitness
- Movement Skills and Knowledge
- Social Development and interaction
- Positive Self-Image
- Individual Excellence
- Lifelong Fitness and Healthy Habits
- Personal Responsibility.
Wellness
Not only is the importance of physical fitness supported in our program, but we also emphasize student wellness, which includes:
-Social
A student who is positively engaged in the school culture and surrounding community.
-Emotional
A student who builds and fosters emotional awareness while relating to others in a positive way.
-Physical
A student who has the knowledge to live a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and understanding the importance of following proper nutritional practices.
-Intellectual
A student who engages in expanding their knowledge and skills in a variety of tasks while demonstrating the ability to share this knowledge with others.
Not only is the importance of physical fitness supported in our program, but we also emphasize student wellness, which includes:
-Social
A student who is positively engaged in the school culture and surrounding community.
-Emotional
A student who builds and fosters emotional awareness while relating to others in a positive way.
-Physical
A student who has the knowledge to live a healthy lifestyle through physical activity and understanding the importance of following proper nutritional practices.
-Intellectual
A student who engages in expanding their knowledge and skills in a variety of tasks while demonstrating the ability to share this knowledge with others.
The OCMS Physical Education Department is a 5-star program. The PE Teachers are leading the way for a fit life and implementing strategies based on the Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools and incorporate our National Health Standards for Youth. Our students learn how to live a healthy lifestyle that includes eating right and participating in daily activities. Highlights of the OCMS Physical Education Program include:
In 2009 California adopted the Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools which vertically aligns all grade levels to focus on these areas in their curriculum and provides progressive benchmarks for each grade level.
#1 - Students demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
#2 - Students demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities
#3 - Students assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
#4 - Students demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
- Structured learning of basic fitness and athletic fundamentals.
- Group/Team experiences combined with individualized goals and challenges.
- Participation and knowledge of various team sports and lead-up games. Examples of sports introduced include flag football, soccer, basketball, softball, volleyball, pickle ball, dance, and more.
- Socialization with all types of students from all academic backgrounds.
- Preparation for physical fitness testing in the Spring semester.
- Wall of Fame pictures posted at school to acknowledge students high performance in Physical Fitness.
In 2009 California adopted the Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools which vertically aligns all grade levels to focus on these areas in their curriculum and provides progressive benchmarks for each grade level.
#1 - Students demonstrate the motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
#2 - Students demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies that apply to the learning and performance of physical activities
#3 - Students assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.
#4 - Students demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.
- Physical Fitness Testing occurs during the Spring semester and is required for grade 7. A study of results in the 2015/2016 school year showed that 3% of General PE students did not pass the State Fitness Testing, as compared to 17% of ISPE students who did not pass.
