Physical Education - Maine Learning Results

2022 Maine Learning Results

Health Education and Physical Education Introduction

The Health Education and Physical Education Standards and performance expectations represent the essential knowledge and skills students need to be healthy individuals and lifelong learners. Being a lifelong learner involves the awareness and understanding of health and physical literacy.  “Personal health literacy is the degree to which individuals have the ability to find, understand, and use information and services to inform health related decisions and actions for themselves and others.” (US CDC). “Physical literacy is the ability to move with competence and confidence in a wide variety of physical activities in multiple environments that benefit the healthy development of the whole person” (SHAPE America). Social and emotional learning is naturally embedded in both health education and physical education. Students participate in an inclusive learning environment that values the interests of all Maine children through opportunities to learn and practice social and emotional skills and behaviors. Through achievement of the Health Education and Physical Education Standards, students will practice an active and balanced approach to life, take responsibility for their own wellness and contribute to the health and well-being of their own community.  Health Education Standards Webpage

Physical Education Introduction

Highly effective physical education programs provide students with a variety of skills and knowledge that foster the confidence to be active for a lifetime. A physically literate individual is prepared with a foundation of knowledge and skill development, along with the tools to analyze their personal fitness. Students who participate in quality physical education on a regular basis understand the benefits of physical activity and how it contributes to a lifetime commitment to an active lifestyle.

April 2022 Physical Education Maine Learning Results Standards

    Introductory Video for Revised Physical Education Standards

    Introductory Slide Presentation for Revised Physical Education Standards