Physical Education

Welcome to Physical Education!

 

Curriculum Overview:

In the physical education program, your child is introduced to a variety of activities, which promote group cooperation, individual success, and the development of self-confidence. Children learn the concepts of how their bodies work and move and how this movement relates to activities as well as the development of health and physical fitness. Physical Education is based on a movement exploration approach. Children progress at an individual pace to explore and discover their own physical capabilities. Problem solving, discovery learning, and creative movement are used as tools to help children develop a broad foundation of basic motor skills. These fundamental skills can later be refined to more specific sports, recreational and leisure activities, lifetime physical fitness, and work related activities. Encourage your child to be active for at least 30 minutes every day. Talk with them about their activity interests and provide them opportunities to develop these interests.

Grade Overview:

PreK and K students: Exploratory play, introducing different equipment and skills.

Grades 1 & 2: Skill development (kicking, throwing, catching, etc.) Small group games.

Grades 3-5: Physical fitness tests, team play related to sports and cooperative activities.