It is the responsibility of each student to promote and maintain a state of health and fitness and adhere to safe practices concerning others. Physical Education is an integral part of the total education program at St. Augustine High School. It contributes to the well-being of the student physically, mentally, and socially, through the medium of physical activity.

Physical Education will work toward building the tangible and intangible qualities of character so vital to the student’s future. The program is designed to motivate, encourage and challenge the student to achieve individual goals, thereby encouraging qualities of enthusiasm and self-confidence.

Emphasis will be placed on participation. Short-term improvement, while important, is not the yardstick by which the program’s success is gauged. More importantly, the program’s success is based on a solid contribution to the student’s overall wellness (the combination of physical, mental, spiritual, and social well being) through the rest of his adult life.