Atmosphere Academy’s Physical Education Program requires students to participate in physical activities that promote fitness and equip them with lifelong skills for healthy living. Outside facilities are utilized whenever possible to provide additional space for movement and various activities. The curriculum aligns with New York State standards and includes a range of activities aimed at improving the five components of health-related fitness:
- Aerobic capacity
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Middle School PE focuses on building foundational physical skills, teamwork, and understanding basic fitness principles through engaging, age-appropriate activities that challenge students while maintaining moderate-to-vigorous physical activity.
Atmosphere Academy’s Health Program follows New York State standards and uses the Health Smart curriculum to provide students with comprehensive health education. The curriculum is differentiated by grade level to meet the specific developmental needs of middle and high school students.
Middle School Health introduces foundational health topics such as:
- Personal and sexual health
- Emotional and mental health
- Nutrition and physical activity
- Tobacco, alcohol, and drug prevention
- Violence and injury prevention
Mr. Friebel & Mr. Sanchez leading an engaging soccer lesson in PE! Students are developing their skills while learning teamwork and strategy at Atmosphere Academy
Students actively engaged in a fun and structured soccer drill during PE at Atmosphere Academy!
Mr. Sanchez guiding students through an emotional health worksheet. This interactive lesson encourages discussion and reflection on important social-emotional skills, fostering a supportive learning environment at Atmosphere Academy.
Students engaging in group discussions on emotional health. This collaborative activity allows them to reflect on their feelings, build communication skills, and support one another in a positive learning environment at Atmosphere Academy.
High School PE builds on these skills, promoting more advanced fitness routines and activities to prepare students for lifelong fitness and health. Students are encouraged to take personal responsibility for their fitness goals, with data collected by teachers and analyzed by students to set personalized fitness goals and track their progress over time.
Atmosphere Academy’s Health Program follows New York State standards and uses the Health Smart curriculum to provide students with comprehensive health education. The curriculum is differentiated by grade level to meet the specific developmental needs of middle and high school students.
High School Health builds on these concepts and covers more in-depth topics, including:
- Abstinence and pregnancy prevention
- HIV, STD, and sexual health
- Advanced emotional and mental health strategies
- More complex issues related to nutrition, physical activity, and substance abuse prevention
During an outdoor lesson, Mr. Kosek's PE class is working on hockey skills. Students are practicing stick handling, movement, and teamwork while engaging in structured drills at Atmosphere Academy.
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Mr. Kosek provided hands-on instruction during an outdoor hockey lesson. Students develop their technique, coordination, and game strategy as they refine their PE skills.