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K-4 Physical Education Curriculum
MISSION: It is the mission of this planned course to help students:- Acquire skills and knowledge that will form a firm foundation for later activities in physical education and recreation
- Develop a lasting desire for physical activity
- Develop a proper attitude towards activity
- Establish wholesome habits and attitudes of healthful living
- Develop worthwhile characteristics such as sportsmanship, responsibility, leadership, courtesy and fellowship.
LENGTH / NUMBER OF CLASSES:
Kindergarten: 1 time per week for 30 minutes
Grades 1 - 2: 2 times per week for 50 minutes
Grades 3-4: 2 times per week for 50 minutes(For half the year, 1 class per week is devoted to Health class.)CURRICULUM: The curriculum for kindergarten through fourth grade hassome activities that occur each year and some that occur every other year.These include the following:Grades K-2
Playground Games
Fitness for LifeBasic Movements
Fundamental Games
Manipulatives
Rhythmics
Body ManagementField Day PrepRecreational GamesGrades 3-4
Playground Games
Fitness for Life
Soccer Lead-ups
Football Lead-ups
Basketball Lead Ups
Handball Lead-ups
Floor Hockey Lead-ups
Rhythmics
Fundamental Games
Body ManagementVolleyball Lead-upsField Day Prep
Jumping and Balancing
Multicultural Games
Recreational Games
Progress Report:Students receive a Progress Report in Physical Education (Grades 1-4)twice per year (2nd and 4th marking periods.)The Progress Report includes the following categories:- Skills- Effort and Participation- Works cooperatively and productively in a group- Attitude and Conduct
The following designations are used for each category:E ...... Exceeds ExpectationsM ..... Meets Expectations
D ...... Developing
I ....... InconsistentN ...... Not Meeting ExpectationsN/A ... Not Applicable CurrentlyA ....... AuditMSD Health and Physical Education Department