LCS Physical Education Website

Welcome to our website!

Welcome to the Liberty Central School Physical Education website. Physical Education is based upon the acquisition of skills and learning that are the basis for engaging in activity. The mission of Physical Education is to empower our students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity for a healthy and productive life.

Physical education is a sequential program based on sports, games and adventure activities. The high school emphasis in the upper grades is on life-long sports.

The National Learning Standards for Physical Education state that students will:

Demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.

Apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.

Exhibit a physically active lifestyle.

Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among young people in physical activity setting.

Understand that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.

The New York State Learning Standards state:

Standard One: Personal Health and Fitness: Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.

Standard Two: A Safe and Healthy Environment:

Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy

environment.

Standard Three: Resource Management:

Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.