Physical Education

Why is physical education important in schools? Physical education provides cognitive content and instruction designed to develop motor skills, knowledge, and behaviors for physical activity and physical fitness.

At The Birches Academy, we have taken advantage of being a K-8 school by creating a peer leader program where older students can mentor younger students. This allows older students to be role models and share their knowledge and learn leadership skills. The younger students learn self-confidence and communication skills from the older students.

Watch a video about our student mentors and mentees here!