NKES

Physical Educaton

Mrs Johnson & Mrs Slate

PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND YOUR CHILD TO SCHOOL IN ATHLETIC SHOES FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION.

Remember they play on the playground every day and should be wearing shoes that will allow them to participate in movement activities

Welcome to the New Kent Elementary School Health & Physical Education website!

Students at NKES receive Physical Education 2x's every 6 days. Our goal is to develop students who are physically literate through skill development, positive encouragement and practice. Our program focuses upon developing the knowledge, attitudes, values, and skills needed to adopt and sustain a healthy life style.

A physically literate individual...

Has learned the skills necessary to participate in a variety of physical activities.

• Knows the implications and the benefits of involvement in various types of physical activities.

• Participates regularly in physical activity.

• Is physically active.

• Values physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle.