MISSION

The Mission of Laredo ISD Physical Education Program is to educate, create and empower minds with skills,knowledge and confidence that will enable and promote positive attitudes towards a lifetime of physical activity.

VISION

The Vision of LaredoISD Physical Education program is to create an enviornment that enables the understanding of social skills, peer interaction, leadership, sportsmanship, positive attitude , self-efficacy that in turn delevops a Whole Child in mind that will further assist a lifetime of wellness.

Curriculum

Laredo ISD Physical Education Program utilizes SPARK Physical Education (Sports,Play, and Active Recreation for Kids) Curriculum PreK-12 grades. The Focus on the SPARK curriculum is the development of healthy lifestyles, motor skills, movement knowldge and social and personal skills. Spark Curriculum is in compliant of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Physical Eduaction 19 TAC Chapter116.

LaredoISD Physical Education Program is in compliance with State Mandated Physical Fitness Assessment. FitnessGram is a State mandated assessment that is assessed in Grades 3rd-12th. This assessment enables and gives descriptive information about the levels of physical fitness in our youth.

Components

• Muscular Endurance

• Aerobic Capacity

• Body Composition

• Muscular Strength

• Flexibility

DYNAMIC PREP

At Laredo ISD our Physical Education Classes use Dynamic Prep Activites that enable the development of a consious,deliberate effort that provide instrucction and functional movement activites in which are considered the cornerstone for future skill development. The 13 functional movement drills (dynamic prep) are a staple for all levels of our Physical Education classes with their focus on proper mechanics, alignment and efficient mobility are top priority here at Laredo ISD.