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Curriculum
Physical Education is offered bi-weekly in forty-five minute sessions. The curriculum rotates on a two-year cycle units of instruction which meet academic standards. The goal is to teach students a variety of physical and social skills through instruction, physical activity, and peer interaction while building on the Christian faith. Social skills such as teamwork, sports proper use of equipment, and overall respect are reinforced.
Kindergarten
Units are an introduction to skills rules, progressions, and the uses of different types of equipment. When beginning new units, time is spent on guided discovery and exploration. The primary focus is the development of basic movement and coordination skills that coincide with games and activities taught. Students learn and develop skills for a variety of activities and games including throwing and catching, striking, primary ball skills, and floor hockey.
Grade 1
First graders continue building their skill sets to include rhythm, eye-foot coordination, jump rope, kickball, t-ball, and lawn games. Students also have units that encompass cooperative/team games, space and body awareness, manipulatives, parachute activities, scoops games, station work, and fitness. Students’ loco motor skills and fitness levels are assessed throughout the year.
Grade 2
In second grade, units introduce basic rules of games along with the building of skills previously learned. The progression of skills is a primary focus to prepare students for the ability to participate in activities and games at a higher level. Students will have an introduction to the rules and skills focused around four-square, soccer, floor hockey, basketball, softball, and kickball.
Grade 3
Third graders continue developing and strengthening skills while having less guidance during games. Learning begins to shift from skills to game strategy as units are introduced and built upon. Students have short written quizzes and assessments at the end of traditional game units such as football, soccer, floor hockey, basketball, softball, speedball, and volleyball. Fitness levels are assessed throughout the year.
Grade 4
The primary focus continues to be mastering skills while using game strategies. Fourth graders are expected to know basic rules of game and skills sets so that participation in games may continue with less guidance. More time is spent playing actual games rather than skill-work activities. Knowledge-based assessments are continued in the sporting units.
Grade 5
Fifth graders showcase the ability to display their skills in the traditional games and activities as well as games including team challenges, create-a-game, rhythms, parachute activities, fitness, jump rope, scoops games, track and field, four-square, racquet sports, manipulatives, kickball, and lawn games. Fitness levels are assessed throughout the year. |
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