l Motor/Movement Skill Development: movement is basic to the actions of daily life and of games, sports, and recreational activities. Teaching movement skills is grounded in the disciplines of anatomy, motor learning, biomechanics, and kinesiology.

l Personal Fitness/Wellness: focuses on the balance of behaviors and actions that enhance good health, quality of life, and well-being. This balance extends beyond physical fitness to disease prevention, stress management, substance abuse control, nutrition, and safety. Teaching physical fitness is grounded in concepts from physiology and physiology of exercise.

l Personal Living Skills: physical education provides a unique opportunity for students to engage in activities that foster the growth of personal living skills.