The Madera Unified Elementary Physical Education Department has a mission to "Energize and Educate Students for Healthy Lifestyles." This is done using the following belief statements: * Physical education will challenge students, not categorize them. * Physical education will strengthen the self-concept of each individual * Physical Education is a lifelong process addressing energy through the physical, mental and social domains. * Physical Education recognizes the equal importance of all students * Physical Education teaches students the need to INVEST in themselves in order to see a RETURN. * The following strands must be interwoven into the K-12 Physical Education curriculum: movement skills strand; fitness (energy) education strand; team building strand; cognitive/literacy strand and technology strand. * Quality Physical Education programming is essential, K - 12. Pacing Calendar 2011-12 California PE Standards BLOG- MUSD Physical Education Rocks! Meet the MUSD Elementary PE Coaches