What is physical education?

Physical education at Bloomfield High School is an integral part of providing a balanced education for the whole child. Physical education makes a unique contribution to the total educational process by addressing the cognitive (knowledge), affective (social), as well as the psychomotor (physical) development and skills of each child. According to the Society of Health and Physical Educators, "The goal of physical education is to develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of physical activity." The State Board of Education adopted the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools and the California Physical Education Framework, in 2005 and 2009 respectively, which affirmed physical education as an academic content area. Highlighting that participation in physical activity is not the same as learning the content standards in physical education, which provide a comprehensive vision of what students need to know and be able to do at each level.