PROGRAM GOALS

PHYSICAL EUCATION

The Darien High School Physical Education Program provides a balanced program of instruction in the areas of physical fitness, lifetime sports, team sports and health education.

This program contributes to the development and/or maintenance of appropriate levels of physical fitness while attempting to develop an understanding of the positive effects of exercise, physical activity and an active lifestyle.

Classes are designed to help students develop and refine their skills in a wide variety of activities. Personal improvement is emphasized throughout the program. It is our belief that students, armed with basic skills and techniques, usually experience success, develop confidence and are more likely to participate in physical activity as they get older.

A change in emphasis from team sports to individual and dual sports occurs during the high school years. The 11th and 12th grade program stresses lifetime activities such as golf, tennis and fitness training, while the 9th and 10th grade program strikes a balance between team and individual sports. A strong promotion of fitness runs through the entire four-year program.

Students are also expected to develop a working knowledge of selected concepts related to physical activity, health and performance. The overall program consisting of required courses in Weight Training and Health Education.

Health Education stresses nutrition, substance abuse education, decision making, dealing with stress, communicable diseases and other pertinent health related topics.