Physical Education Subcommittee

The following to be implemented during the 2006-2007 school year include:

• Review the Board policy of opting out of physical education for twelfth graders.
   
• Introduce at least 50% of physical activities to be spent in moderate to vigorous physical activity.
   
• Review and provide regular professional development through Southern Westchester BOCES Health and Physical Education Consortium. 
   
• At SOCES schools, the building team will evaluate fitness paths, fitness equipment, and playground facilities.  At SOMS, the recommendation is to continue with the after-school intramurals.  At the high school, focus on the fitness center, transform the current weight room into a fitness center that is conducive to physical education, recreation, conditioning, and athletics.  This would include select-a-ride and cardio equipment. 
   
• All schools will seek to investigate before school activities and intramurals.
   
• Physical Education Department will integrate the President’s Challenge Physical Fitness test, grades 3-12