Welcome to the Physical Education Department

Public Schools Athletic League
The mission of the Public Schools Athletic League is to provide opportunities for educating students in physical fitness, character development and socialization skills through an athletic program that fosters teamwork, discipline and sportsmanship.
C.H.A.M.P.S. Middle School Sports & Fitness
The goal of the C.H.A.M.P.S. Middle School Sports & Fitness program is to improve student fitness levels and overall health by increasing opportunities for children to engage in physical activity, regardless of athletic ability. The program promotes health-related fitness through a mix of several after-school and before-school activities including traditional sports, non-traditional sports, and fitness activities. The ultimate goal is for students to grow to be C.H.A.M.P.S. — Cooperative, Healthy, Active, Motivated, Positive Students — for life.
Physical Education Staff
*Laura Castagna
*Jill Flynn
*Thomas Gordon
*Laura Marazita
*William Lopez (APE)

Mission:  Help all students develop the knowledge, attitudes, skills, and behaviors that lead to lifelong physical, mental, emotional and social wellness.

Our Physical Education Staff has over 30 years of combined experience in the Physical Education/Health Department. They are responsible for :
-Schoolwide Vision Screening
-Schoolwide HIV/AIDS Training
-Schoolwide FITNESSGRAM Assessment

Our school has achieved 100% completion each year on the NYC FITNESSGRAM Assessment since its inception.

Programs provided to the students :
*Mighty Milers Running Program
*Field Day
*Dance Festival
*Special Olympics

Physical Fitness Education Curriculum:
                       *Basketball         *Football
                       *Soccer               *Step Aerobics
                       *Hockey              *Zumba
                       *Baseball            *Dance/Movement
                       *Lacrosse            *Gymnastics

Our well trained staff is qualified and certified in the following areas:
*AED/CPR/First Aid
*Blood Pathogens
*Physical Best
*Kids on the Move
*Move to Improve
*Sparks
*Special Olympics
*Diabetes
*Certified to coach and umpire (dance, gymnastics, soccer, baseball, volleyball, tennis, track)


Our goal is to provide our students with a physical education program that enhances muscular strength, flexibility, aerobic capacity, body composition and endurance.  

    There is also a 5th grade only after school sports program for boys and girls administered by Mr. Amundson, Mr. Schwartz, Ms. Cerchia, and Ms. Sullivan. The program runs Monday through Thursday from 2:50-3:50 and features seasonal team sports such as football, soccer, basketball, hockey, and baseball.