Physical Education & Athletics

Physical Education encompasses the acquisition of knowledge, physical fitness, motor skills, social skills, and positive attitudes that foster and empower students to sustain regular, lifelong physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive, and fulfilling life. In elementary Physical Education, students take part in developmentally appropriate and sequentially-based activities and experiences as an essential part of the total educational process, and which contributes to the growth and development of the individual child.

Fifth graders are introduced to major and minor games in physical education. Students develop fundamental skills through participation in lead-up activities, and they work on social skills through their participation in large-group activities. Each student is encouraged to maintain a positive attitude toward health and fitness. The co-ed class meets four days a week.

In a co-ed physical education class which meets four times a week, sixth graders continue to learn and participate in a variety of games, focusing on skill-building and teamwork.

The goal of the grade 7–8 interscholastic physical education/athletics program is to develop physical, emotional, and cognitive skills that will enable students to become effective team members.

Participation is emphasized, and all team members are guaranteed playing time. However, due to the size of some of the teams, not every team member will suit up for every game. When there is interest, numbers, and the ability to schedule opponents, two teams will be fielded. The “A” and “B” teams will be divided by skill level. “A” teams will play 8–10 games per season, and “B” teams will play 4–8 games per season. Most teams will use their P.E. uniforms for their team uniforms. Exceptions are teams that require additional equipment or sport-specific uniforms such as football, boys’ lacrosse, wrestling, baseball, and softball. Cuts are made at the middle school level only when physical space is limited. The program is scheduled during the school day; practices end before 3:30 p.m., home games end at approximately 3:45, and most teams will arrive back at Maret by 4:30 p.m. from away games. A noncompetitive activity will be offered if there are enough students who do not want to compete on a team. The physical education class offers a variety of team and individual activities so each student can develop a wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive skills. Principles of health and fitness are featured throughout the program to encourage a positive attitude for lifetime participation.

The goal of the grade 7–8 interscholastic physical education/athletics program is to develop physical, emotional, and cognitive skills that will enable students to become effective team members.

Participation is emphasized, and all team members are guaranteed playing time. However, due to the size of some of the teams, not every team member will suit up for every game. When there is interest, numbers, and the ability to schedule opponents, two teams will be fielded. The “A” and “B” teams will be divided by skill level. “A” teams will play 8–10 games per season, and “B” teams will play 4–8 games per season. Most teams will use their P.E. uniforms for their team uniforms. Exceptions are teams that require additional equipment or sport-specific uniforms such as football, boys’ lacrosse, wrestling, baseball, and softball. Cuts are made at the middle school level only when physical space is limited. The program is scheduled during the school day; practices end before 3:30 p.m., home games end at approximately 3:45 and most teams will arrive back at Maret by 4:30 p.m. from away games. A noncompetitive activity will be offered if there are enough students who do not want to compete on a team. The physical education class offers a variety of team and individual activities so each student can develop a wide range of physical, emotional, and cognitive skills. Principles of health and fitness are featured throughout the program to encourage a positive attitude for lifetime participation.