Physical Education

Healthy & Active Clarkston Kids

The Elementary Physical Education educators of Clarkston Community Schools are committed to providing developmentally appropriate instruction that enables learners to acquire the physical skills, knowledge, and personal and social attributes necessary to pursue a healthy, active lifestyle.

Every elementary school student in Clarkston will participate in physical education on a rotating schedule.

National and State Standards for Physical Education

• Standard 1: Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
• Standard 2: Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
• Standard 3: Participates regularly in physical activity.
• Standard 4: Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
• Standard 5: Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
• Standard 6: Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.