At all stages of life people's body systems grow, develop, and function best physiologically when they exercise regularly and appropriately. Significant healthful changes in one's own well being can be achieved through developing and practicing an individually designed exercise program which promotes optimum health, fitness, and stress relieving elements. In order for students to be able to make sound value judgments in their own best interest, it is important for them to learn that physical activity can result in their looking, feeling, and functioning to better advantage in their day to day activities. Physical education is an essential element in implementing the District's educational philosophy and goals by contributing to the physical, intellectual, and social growth of the individual. Its purpose is to build physical fitness, teach a broad range of psycho motor skills and movement principles, and develop desirable attitudes and behaviors. Physical education is unique in that it reaches education objectives primarily through physical activity.