PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH at
Middle School

Physical Education

One of the beliefs of the Braintree Public Schools is that all students should have the knowledge, skills, and motivation to achieve a physically active lifestyle.

Requirements
Physical education is required for all three years of middle school.

Middle School Curriculum

At the middle school level this is a great opportunity to instill these beliefs in our students.

One of our goals is for the students to become competent movers in a variety of team, dual, and individual sports. Lifetime fitness activities including yoga, weight training, golf, and running are also included to give students insight on activities they can use as they outgrow team sports after high school. Learning about the importance of a healthy diet and the benefits of living a physically active lifestyle are other goals of the program.

It is hoped that as a result of the middle school physical education experience, students will develop a positive attitude toward a lifetime of being physically active and understand and appreciate the importance of good sportsmanship.

Health

6th Grade

The sixth-grade health education course meets three times per cycle for half the year.

This course is aligned with the National Health Standards and the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework and is taught using a skills-based approach. When skills are combined with functional health information, students have both the knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge, to making healthy choices in all areas of their lives (physical, mental/emotional, and social).

6th Grade Course Skills and Health Content Areas

Course Skills

Throughout this course, the following skills, which are based on the National Health Education Standards, will be discussed:

Accessing Valid Information
Analyzing Influences
Decision Making
Goal setting
Interpersonal Communication
Self-Management and Advocacy

Health Content Areas

The health content areas include:

Body systems
Fitness
Nutrition
Personal health
Positive peer relationships
Self-esteem
Tobacco, alcohol and other drugs

7th Grade

The seventh-grade health education course meets three times per cycle for half the year.

The curriculum is aligned with the National Health Education Standards and the Massachusetts Health Curriculum Framework and is taught using a skills-based approach.

7th Grade Course Skills and Health Content Areas

Course Skills

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to

Make healthy choices
Make responsible decisions
Maintain positive attitudes
Maintain healthy bodies

Health Content Areas

The health content areas include:

Alcohol and other drugs
Conflict resolution
Disease prevention
Hygiene
Mental and emotional wellness
Nutrition and fitness
Personal health
Personal safety
Violence prevention

Removing Students from Enrollment

Parents/guardians who do not wish to have their student enrolled in health education must notify the Principal’s office in writing during the programming cycle.

Melonie Bennett

Director of Physical Education and Health

781-848-4000 x7800

Dawn Culbertson

Administrative Assistant

781-848-4000 x7016

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH at
Middle School