Elementary Curriculum

 

Grades 1 - 4

Basic movement concept and skill development is the primary concern of the grade 1 - 4 program. At these levels, much time is spent helping the student become aware of and develop a working knowledge of: Body awareness Balance Agility Directionality Rhythm Strategy Reaction time Timing Hand-eye coordination Foot-eye coordination Strength/power/leverage Physical fitness Within these concepts the following attributes are emphasized: Safety Risk-taking Trust Leadership Cooperation Initiative

Grade 5

The 5th grade physical education curriculum represents a gradual transition from the concept approach to a more formal sport skills program. Children are introduced to a variety of sport units and are assessed in the following: Basketball, Circus Arts, Floor Tennis, Gymnastics, Physical Fitness (twice a year) and Rhythm & Dance. In addition, a Cooperative Games/Project Adventure unit will be taught but not graded. Units: Basketball Cooperative games Gymnastics Rhythms/dance Track and field Wrestling Circus Arts Floor tennis Physical fitness soccer volleyball

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