The purpose of the Kate Collins Middle School Health Education Program is for students to acquire a knowledge base for wellness that encompasses social, physical and mental health. Students will be able to apply this knowledge gained through participation, study, and involvement in a wide variety of experiences resulting in a healthy lifestyle. Students will be motivated to analyze and adopt their wellness choices to their changing environment and their needs throughout their lifetimes through fitness, sports and recreation, nutrition, knowledge of body systems, safety and first aid, and personal health and hygiene. The goals of the Physical Education Program are to develop physical, mental, and social skills, so as to prepare students for a lifetime of physical activity. Health and Physical Education 6 Health education and Physical Education are mandatory for all sixth grade students.
Emphasis is placed on learning rules, skills, and sportsmanship.
Virginia Standards of Learning are met within the curriculum. The sixth grade student will learn a foundation of knowledge for each of these areas. Virginia Standards of Learning and Waynesboro s Family Life Education Objectives are met within the curriculum. The student will demonstrate varying physical, social and mental skills. Virginia Standards of Learning are met within the curriculum.