Physical Education
Physical Education and Wellness
Our Physical Education and Wellness programs provide a continuous journey toward personal health, physical literacy, and emotional well-being. Beginning with basic motor skills and the simple joy of movement in elementary school, students advance through team dynamics and strategy in middle school, eventually mastering personalized fitness planning and lifelong wellness habits in high school. By focusing on both the body and the mind at every developmental stage, we empower students to lead active, balanced lives and make informed decisions that support their long-term health.
Elementary Physical Education
The focus of the physical education program at the elementary schools is on gross motor development, as well as gaining an understanding for movement concepts. Along with gaining general physical knowledge the students will also begin to receive some instruction on skill development.
Topics that will be covered include:
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- Pathways
- Self-space
- General space
- Fast and slow
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- Running
- Walking
- Skipping
- Jumping
- Hopping
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- Dribbling
- Shooting
- Passing
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- Rolling
- Balancing
- Weight transfer
- Around, over/under
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- Rhythm
- Interpreting music to movement
- Heavy and light
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- Controlling a ball with the feet
- Being able to dribble while looking up
- Shooting
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- How to follow rules
- How to work with others
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