Building and Sustaining a Quality Physical Education Program
You and your child can expect three major themes in my Physical Education program:
1. Movement concepts – Examples include locomotor movements such as galloping, skipping, running, etc. In addition, students are immersed with various ways of travel such as changing directions and speeds, different ways to balance, as well as jumping and landing.
2. Skill themes – Basic motor skills such as throwing, striking, volleying, are taught across each grade level. Students are introduced to various non-traditional activities such as rhythms, Drums Alive!, and cooperative activities.
3. Wellness concepts – These concepts include knowledge surrounding the health-related fitness components (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility) and ways to maintain physical activity engagement.
All lessons are aligned with the PE National Standards from SHAPE America. For K-12 grade-level outcomes, please visit the link below.
1. Movement concepts – Examples include locomotor movements such as galloping, skipping, running, etc. In addition, students are immersed with various ways of travel such as changing directions and speeds, different ways to balance, as well as jumping and landing.
2. Skill themes – Basic motor skills such as throwing, striking, volleying, are taught across each grade level. Students are introduced to various non-traditional activities such as rhythms, Drums Alive!, and cooperative activities.
3. Wellness concepts – These concepts include knowledge surrounding the health-related fitness components (cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility) and ways to maintain physical activity engagement.
All lessons are aligned with the PE National Standards from SHAPE America. For K-12 grade-level outcomes, please visit the link below.
Every teacher has their own unique classroom procedures and expectations for student behavior and in the gymnasium is no different. We spend a great deal of time reinforcing the routines on a regular basis so that our class can run as efficiently and effectively as possible. I utilize the iDoceo app to track observable behaviors in the gym. If I have a major concern regarding your child's behavior, I will be in touch with you via email or phone when necessary.
PE Rules
Be Safe
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PE Shoes
Parents, please help your student be prepared and safe during Physical Education by providing athletic shoes that can be securely fastened. Keeping a pair at school is highly encouraged. If this is not possible, please have them bring or wear a pair to school on PE days. This will allow them to fully participate in all activities safely. * No Crocs, dress shoes, flip flops, sandals, winter boots, rain boots or slip on shoes of any type. ** I have a few extra pairs of shoes in my office students may borrow in the event they need PE-appropriate shoes. |
Classroom Procedures
Personal Responsibility in Physical Education
In order to help students demonstrate personal responsibility, I ask students to give themselves a rating based on their behavior and level of engagement at the end of every class. Students are asked to quietly hold up individual and TEAM rating on their fingers based on the image below. We then discuss why the TEAM earned a specific rating as a whole class.
Talking to Your Child about Physical Education
If I can ask one HUGE favor from you...When your child comes home from school on PE days, please do not ask them, "What did you play in PE today?" Instead, ask, "What did you learn in PE today?"
Children learn best when they are given the opportunity to explore their world while moving. My students don't just play games, they learn skills they can utilize for the rest of their lives while maintaining a healthy, active lifestyle. |
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