Physical Education

The goals of students in fifth grade Physical Education is to further develop their existing manipulative skills and learn to efficiently apply them when engaged in the appropriate team sports. These skills are uniquely modified according to the designated sport. For example, Baseball throwing techniques differs from throwing a football. In addition, a strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation when working with their classmates. Respect and following directions are expectations that will be repeatedly reinforced.

The goals of students in fifth grade Physical Education is to further develop their existing manipulative skills and learn to efficiently apply them when engaged in the appropriate team sports. These skills are uniquely modified according to the designated sport. For example, Baseball throwing techniques differs from throwing a football. In addition, a strong emphasis is placed on teamwork and cooperation when working with their classmates. Respect and following directions are expectations that will be repeatedly reinforced.

Students meet three times per cycle in two different groupings. They follow a method referred to as "Teaching Games for Understanding" allowing the students to analyze each others performance. The students have the opportunity to discuss and identify team weaknesses, strengths, execute specific drills and give their suggestions for improving overall efforts thus allowing the 6th graders the opportunity to problem solve. Sports units include flag football, volleyball, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, softball, lacrosse, badminton, rugby, cricket, team handball and whiffle ball. Conditioning, running and jogging are included in the program. The goal of the program, in addition to continue skill building, is to further develop social responsibility, a healthy lifestyle, positive communication and good sportsmanship. Students at the 6th grade level have the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports including volleyball and soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball and baseball in the spring.

Students meet three times per cycle in two different groupings. They follow a method referred to as "Teaching Games for Understanding" allowing the students to analyze each others performance. The students have the opportunity to discuss and identify team weaknesses, strengths, execute specific drills and give their suggestions for improving overall efforts thus allowing the 6th graders the opportunity to problem solve. Sports units include flag football, volleyball, basketball, ultimate Frisbee, softball, lacrosse, badminton, rugby, cricket, team handball and whiffle ball. Conditioning, running and jogging are included in the program. The goal of the program, in addition to continue skill building, is to further develop social responsibility, a healthy lifestyle, positive communication and good sportsmanship. Students at the 6th grade level have the opportunity to participate in interscholastic sports including volleyball and soccer in the fall, basketball in the winter and softball and baseball in the spring.

Seventh grade physical education uses a sports education model approach. The students have had their skills developed from K - 6 by our department and now the students will be engaged in much more game play. Throughout seventh grade physical education the students will participate in a number of team sport tournaments. Before team games begin, every class will begin with a dynamic warm-up. During the warm-up phase of the class students will begin to learn the importance of stretching the major muscle groups, and be introduced to a cardio vascular endurance regimen. The early exposure to these routines will give them an early understanding of life long fitness. Tournament play will allow the students to explore different game play strategies. Different offensive and defensive formations will be explained and encouraged to be implemented. During flag football and basketball students will be asked to come up with their own offensive ideas and collaborate with their classmates to start to understand the true concept of team play. During team sports the main goal is to have the individuals start to play together as a unit.

Seventh grade physical education uses a sports education model approach. The students have had their skills developed from K - 6 by our department and now the students will be engaged in much more game play. Throughout seventh grade physical education the students will participate in a number of team sport tournaments. Before team games begin, every class will begin with a dynamic warm-up. During the warm-up phase of the class students will begin to learn the importance of stretching the major muscle groups, and be introduced to a cardio vascular endurance regimen. The early exposure to these routines will give them an early understanding of life long fitness. Tournament play will allow the students to explore different game play strategies. Different offensive and defensive formations will be explained and encouraged to be implemented. During flag football and basketball students will be asked to come up with their own offensive ideas and collaborate with their classmates to start to understand the true concept of team play. During team sports the main goal is to have the individuals start to play together as a unit.

Physical Education class meets three times per cycle in Grade 8. Classes are staffed with two Physical Education teachers. Students revisit the sports they have learned in previous years, with a strong emphasis on advanced skill development, along with tournament play. Traditional sports include team handball, basketball, soccer, flag football, badminton, volleyball, floor hockey, and baseball/softball. A strong emphasis on team play and strategy are large components of each unit. Advanced rock climbing skills are taught, along with tying safety knots, verbal commands, and belaying skills. Physical fitness is a large part of the Physical Education program. Students are taught a variety of body weight, strength and conditioning activities. The boys and girls self-record their results in order to set short-term and long-term goals to track their success.

Physical Education class meets three times per cycle in Grade 8. Classes are staffed with two Physical Education teachers. Students revisit the sports they have learned in previous years, with a strong emphasis on advanced skill development, along with tournament play. Traditional sports include team handball, basketball, soccer, flag football, badminton, volleyball, floor hockey, and baseball/softball. A strong emphasis on team play and strategy are large components of each unit. Advanced rock climbing skills are taught, along with tying safety knots, verbal commands, and belaying skills. Physical fitness is a large part of the Physical Education program. Students are taught a variety of body weight, strength and conditioning activities. The boys and girls self-record their results in order to set short-term and long-term goals to track their success.