Athletics
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Athletics
QSI Physical Education is a course that is comprised of 3 different sections:
Lifetime Sports units will focus on activities that are generally considered to be individual and/or recreational. The student will participate in various individual and team sports that promote sportsmanship, cooperation, and overall knowledge and appreciation of sport and fitness as a component of a healthy lifestyle. Throughout QSI’s physical education curriculum, the main focus continues to be physical activity and health for life.
Team Sports units will focus on how to play a variety of team sports and activities. The student will participate in various team sports that promote sportsmanship, cooperation, and overall knowledge and appreciation of sport. Furthermore, the student will demonstrate social skills related to team-based sports by participating as a team player. Throughout QSI’s physical education curriculum, the main focus continues to be physical activity and health for life.
In-Depth Sports units will focus on assisting students with advanced skills and knowledge of a sport. Some units enhance their skill, strategy, and referring knowledge in selected sports from the Team Sports and Lifetime Sports units. Many units specify a school tournament or event that the student helps manage. A select few of the units are intended to support individuals in obtaining certifications or basic instruction that is beyond the scope of PE. The aim of the course is to develop a higher level of appreciation for participation, reiterating teamwork and sportsmanship.