Athletics & Fitness

Public Schools Athletic League
The mission of the Public Schools Athletic League is to provide opportunities for educating students in physical fitness, character development and socialization skills through an athletic program that fosters teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
C.H.A.M.P.S. Middle School Sports & Fitness
The goal of the C.H.A.M.P.S. Middle School Sports & Fitness program is to improve student fitness levels and overall health by increasing opportunities for children to engage in physical activity, regardless of athletic ability. The program promotes health-related fitness through a mix of several after-school and before-school activities including traditional sports, non-traditional sports, and fitness activities. The ultimate goal is for students to grow to be C.H.A.M.P.S. — Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Students — for life.
Physical Education and Health 

Students at MCSM study Physical Education for 7 of their 8 semesters at the school. The curriculum covers many activities that students can participate in through out their lives. These activities include but are not limited to football, softball, volleyball, badminton, basketball, and hockey. Students are instructed in basic strengthening and stretching exercises which span all activities. Weight training is offered as a selective where students learn in a smaller setting and are instructed in proper use of aerobic and weight conditioning equipment. Students become acquainted with the various extracurricular activities offered at MCSM and are encouraged to participate.

Students take one semester of Health during their time at MCSM. The Health curriculum covers all aspects of a healthy life including disease prevention, nutrition and life style choices. Specific topics covered include: Health Choices and Behavior, Emotional Health, Stress Management, Human Physiological Systems, Nutrition and Weight Control, Fitness, Drugs: Medical and Abused, Alcohol Abuse, Tobacco, Infectious Diseases, Lifestyle Diseases, Sexuality, Reproduction, STDs, Maturity and Death, First Aid and Navigating the Health Care System.
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