Health & Physical Education

Staying active!

Health & Physical Education

Staying active!

Middle school physical education builds on the fundamentals skills learned in our lower school curriculum.
Students are introduced to new sports hoping to spark an interest in a lifelong activity. Students are reminded that staying physically active has many benefits including,
  • Building healthy bones
  • Reducing feelings of depression
  • Improving strength and endurance
  • Boosting self-esteem
  • Reducing stress and anxiety
  • Promoting psychological well-being
  • Helping control weight/reduces the risk of obesity
  • Improving blood pressure and cholesterol levels
Pioneer Academy indoor basketball field, PS2 Athletics

Matthew Silvestri

Athletics Director
(973) 405-5169
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Our Health Education curriculum focuses on six parts of wellness. Physical, Emotional, Social, Environmental, Intellectual, and Spiritual. Creating a culture that allows students to grow outside of the classroom is essential to personal growth. Here at Pioneer, we offer students this opportunity in a safe, competitive, and fun environment.
Matthew Silvestri
Athletics Director