Physical activity and the knowledge necessary to maintain one's body are essential to the optimal growth and development of a child.
Physical education is an integral component of the total educational process, providing planned experiences that are instrumental in the social, physical and mental development an individual.
Through the nature and the discipline of the program, students acquire skills that promote and strengthen self-concept, cooperation, within a group and a respect for varying levels of ability. These skills enable an individual to choose lifelong constructive physical activities and habits, allowing each child to reach his or her potential as a contributing member of society.