Physical Education Program at P.S. 212 

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.

Our physical education program incorporates in house andoutside resources such as the NYRR programs and Fitnessgram so students willenhance their fitness levels and awareness.

Students in grades 4 and 5 are required to participate inthe Fitnessgram Test. As part of their warm-up they are required to practicecomponents for the test.  Inaddition, grades 2-5 will complete a ¼ mile walk/run as part of their warm-upduring class.

 For enrichment, or extended mornings, we have a MorningMarathoners running program. Students who participate will learn techniques onhow to run in a marathon and will run various virtual marathons.

As part of the Physical Education program there areculminating events such as Field Day where grades compete against each other infun, cooperative games either at a public park or in the schoolyard.  In addition, the 5th grade,attend the annual Jana Hunsaker Memorial Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, which isheld at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.