Through Loyola’s Health and Physical Education curriculum, each student should cultivate an awareness of the potentiality of their physicality and an awareness of the actualization of their range of movement. Student application of movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills is crucial throughout the duration of the phys ed classes. The classroom atmosphere is non-competitive and tolerant, which permits students help one another in clarifying learning discrepancies. The department also hopes to instill in students a desire to exhibit a physically active lifestyle and a health-enhancing level of physical fitness. Students are also required to demonstrate personal and social behavior in the setting of physical activity as well as demonstrate the utmost respect for all safety procedures and guidelines. Knowledge of health issues is also of primary concern, and the department strives to insure that students have the information necessary to fully understand the implications of decisions they make in this regard.

COURSE OFFERINGS

Health - 10th year
This course acquaints the student with basic issues of health and healthy behavior, thus providing a critical perspective for viewing health issues with a personal focus. Course topics include: smoking; alcohol and drug abuse; mental health and mental illness; preventative medicine and medical care; human ecology and environmental dangers; accident prevention and first aid principles; human anatomy and physiology; human sexuality and personal responsibility.

Physical Education - 9th -12th years, (2 credits in total)
The four-year physical education program is designed to develop a student's:
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Physical fitness levels, as measured by performance in four fitness components: muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory endurance.
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Sports skill capabilities, as demonstrated in a variety of traditional team and individual sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, and softball.
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Fundamental motor skills, as measured in skills such as throwing, catching, balancing (both static and dynamic), striking, and agility.
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Play capabilities, as measured in the degree of student cooperation, participation, enjoyment, and, at times, creativity.
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Knowledge of sports and games and their etiquette, as measured in the level of understanding and application of game rules, strategies, regulations, and etiquette.
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