Welcome to Physical Education!

Teacher: Mrs. Melissa Cree, mcree@stclarepdx.org

At St. Clare, we believe in the importance and value of a strong physical education program. We believe in the opportunity for all students to feel success in sports and activities, not just the athletes. We believe that participation in a quality p.e. program provides the following benefits:

• Improved physical fitness
• Skill development
• Increased understanding of the rules and history of sports
• Regular, healthful physical activity and stress reduction
• Self-discipline
• Opportunity for leadership, moral development, cooperation, and good sportsmanship
• Opportunity to try a wide variety of activites including lifetime sports
• Strengthened peer relationships
• Improved self-confidence and self-esteem
• Experience in setting goals