Physical Education

"For young children, movement is at the very center of their lives." - David L. Gallahue

Early childhood is a time for discovery. Children are enthralled with how fast they can run, how high they can jump, and how their bodies move in different directions. Through physical education class, students become more sophisticated in their movements and more coordinated and competent with their physical skills. In this day and age, physical education has taken on a new significance. Quality of life issues such as positive mental health, constructive social relationships, lifelong health, and physical activity have become a focus of the physical education curiculum. By the end of the year, students should be able to:

 

SKILL THEMES

LOCOMOTOR
MANIPULATIVE SOCIAL
Walking
Throwing
Teamwork
Jogging
Catching
Sharing
Jumping
Kicking
Cooperative Learning
Hopping
Striking with Implements
Leadership
Skipping
Dribbling
Spatial Awareness
Galloping
Yoga
Participation
Sliding
Dodging
 
Traveling
   

 

 

 

 

 

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