1. Develop students' physical literacy, which is the ability to move competently and confidently in a variety of physical activities. This includes developing the skills, knowledge, and attitudes necessary for lifelong participation in physical activity.
2. Promote students' physical fitness. This includes improving students' cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and flexibility, and body composition.
3. Teach students about the importance of physical activity and its role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. This includes educating students about the benefits of physical activity, the risks of physical inactivity, and how to make physical activity a part of their daily lives.
4. Help students develop positive self-images. This includes helping students to feel good about themselves and their bodies, to set realistic goals for themselves, and to build self-confidence.
5. Encourage students to develop social and emotional skills through physical activity. This includes helping students to learn how to work cooperatively with others, to resolve conflict, and to manage their emotions.
6. Promote students' overall health and well-being. This includes helping students to reduce their risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and obesity, as well as improving their mental health and quality of life.