• Physical Education/Health
    Physical Education
    Phone Number: 973.677.4000 ext 50602
    Email: drakefja@orange.k12.nj.us 
     
     

    HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION PHILOSOPHY

     

    A quality Health and Physical Education Program supports the physical, intellectual, and social-emotional development of students.  When students maintain adequate levels of physical fitness and make healthy choices, the conditions, and opportunities for learning also increase.  For these reasons, Health and Physical Education play an integral role in a comprehensive educational program.  To facilitate these optimal levels of wellness, the Health and Physical Education Department is committed to delivering a comprehensive, sequential curriculum K-12. The program will engage and help inspire students to pursue a lifetime of fitness-related activities and healthy decisions.

    The goal of the Orange School District’s Physical Education program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills to value and apply physical activity and its benefits for a lifetime.  Through active participation in movement, and sport, students will foster an appreciation for personal fitness and other social skills vital to becoming healthy, productive members of the community.  Each lesson is planned to maximize the amount of time students are engaged in moderate to vigorous physical activity.

    The goal of the Orange School District’s Health program is to provide students with the skills and health literacy necessary to make informed decisions.  Students will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to address health concerns at various stages of development.  Students are encouraged to achieve optimal health through recognizing health issues and applying preventative strategies to promote optimal wellness.  By connecting academic content to real-life scenarios, students understand the impact of personal choices and external factors on individual health and the overall health of the community.

    The Health and Physical Education Department is committed to providing students with knowledge and skills necessary to link health and physical education to the foundation of a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life.