Believing the body to be “the temple of God” (1 Corinthians 3: 16-17) and a “living sacrifice”
(Romans 12: 1-2), the Physical Education Department has the responsibility to provide a
program which promotes physical, spiritual, mental, and social development. The department
promotes a physical growth that glorifies God by keeping the body fit and healthy while
emphasizing an attitude of giving one’s best for His glory. This is accomplished by making each
student aware of his/her personal God-given abilities and capabilities, emphasizing
sportsmanship and honor at all levels of competition, showing students the difference between
the world’s definition and attitude towards winning and God’s attitude and definition, and
attempting to instill in each student a greater appreciation and knowledge for all sports offered
at VCS.
Goals
Within the limits of the ability of the students, the Physical Education Department strives to:
1. Develop the physical body – God’s earthly temple in the believer – to God’s glory.
2. Develop the ability to work and play cooperatively with others, learning good sportsmanship.
3. Develop the physical skills necessary to participate in individual and team sports.
4. Develop physical skills necessary to enjoy recreational and leisure time activity.
5. Develop an appreciation for the rules and regulations governing individual and team sports.
6. Develop an understanding of the body, its proper care, preventing and treating injuries, and
maintaining health fitness.
