What Are We Doing In Gym Today?

The physical education curriculum is grouped into 9 instructional units.  Our overarching goal for the 2019 - 20 school year is developing pro social behaviors.  Positive social skills are integral part of many sports, activities, and an essential skill for the success in school and in life.

Week 1:   Skills for success (teamwork, following directions, safe moving, communication, etc.)
Week 2:   Track and field (relays, sprints, hurdles, long jump, throwing events)
Week 3:   Striking skills through volleyball (bump, set , serve, small group games, balloon VB)
Week 4:   Gross motor/body control through tumbling (gymnastics, vault, ropes, team challenges)
Week 5:   Ball handling skills (dribbling, passing, shooting activities, group games, stations)
Week 6:   Striking skills through hockey and polo
Week 7:   Throwing and catching skills (overhand & underhand throwing at targets, games)
Week 8:   Health and Fitness (components of fitness, testing, nutrition & exercise games)
Week 9:   Outdoor Games (chasing and fleeing games, capture the flag, soccer)