According to the National Association for Sports and Physical Education, regular physical activity:

• Reduces the risk for overweight, diabetes and other chronic diseases

• Assists in improved academic performance

• Helps children feel better about themselves

• Reduces the risk for depression and the effects of stress

• Helps children prepare to be productive, healthy members of society 

• Improves overall quality of life.

  
   

School District U-46 is in the process of providing opportunities for its students to explore a variety of topics in Physical Education by implementing semester only courses, called MODs. By providing PE courses for a semester at a time, it gives students the choice in dedicating a semester or a full year to a particular area of interest. This option lends itself to students learning various aspects of sports, officiating, physical fitness, strength training, and leadership opportunities. By school year 2022-2023, MODs will be fully implemented and allow for students to take PE courses with their grade-level peers. A/B=Freshman, C/D=Sophomores, E/F=Juniors, G/H=Seniors

Courses that are offered are:

Functional Fitness

Independent PE (Grade 11 only)

Lifeguard Certification and Leadership (Must be 15 years of age by the end of the class)

Strength and Performance

Team Sports Officiating & Coaching

Walking for Wellness

Read the course descriptions of each course: PE Course Descriptions.