McHenry District 15 focuses on teaching the whole child through physical education at the middle school level. Integrating the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s (NASPE) standards into the curriculum ensures a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just physical fitness. Physical education instruction addresses movement, strategies, teamwork, problem-solving, and health-related fitness to contribute to the physical well-being of students and also support the development of various skills and attributes. 

McHenry District 15's physical education program focuses on building social, psychomotor, and cognitive skills in a safe environment for students to enjoy physical activity, fostering confidence in their abilities and increasing their knowledge of health-related fitness. Additionally, physical education encourages students to find ways to stay physically active beyond the classroom to promote a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle.

Key Learning Topics:

• Fitness development
• Team building 
• Invasion games 
• Fielding games
• Net games
• Learning of the major muscles and functions
• Personal fitness
• Body weight exercises