PHYSICAL EDUCATION PLAN
INTRODUCTION
Scientific research has shown that physical activity helps improve a child’s mental alertness, academic performance, and readiness to learn; therefore, the Chautauqua Lake Central School District supports a well-designed and integrated physical education program.  

MISSION STATEMENT
Chautauqua Lake Central School, in partnership with family and community, will provide the educational opportunities for all students to achieve their highest potential in a safe, caring environment and prepare them to live, adjust and enjoy life in a changing world. 

PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
K-12 program goals and objectives are guided by the NYS Learning Standards.

Our school district plans and curriculum include the following best practices and our commitment to:

(a) promote physical activity and the attainment of physical fitness, and a desire to maintain physical fitness throughout life;

(b) attain competency in the management of the body and useful physical skills;

(c) emphasize safety practices;

(d) motivate expression and communication;

(e) promote individual and group understanding;

(f) provide knowledge and appreciation of physical education activities;

(g) make each individual aware of the effect of physical activity upon the body;

(h) provide opportunities for the exercise of pupil initiative, leadership and responsibility; and

(i) reinforce basic learnings of other areas of the total school curriculum.

Our Physical Education Plan provides opportunities to learn these important aspects of physical health and meets the requirements set forth by the state for:

(a) basic and creative movement;

(b) rhythm and dance;

(c) games;

(d) perceptual-motor skills;

(e) individual and team sports;

(f) gymnastics;

(g) aquatics

(h) lifetime sports activities;

(i) outdoor living skills; and

(j) other appropriate activities which promote the development of students.

Per NYS Regulations of the Commissioner, Part 135.4. Physical Education, every district must have a PE Plan that is approved by the district's BOE, kept on file in the district office, and on file at NYSED that is updated every seven years.  Please select the attachment for more information.