• ReyPhysEd

    Physical Education

    Kindergarten
    Students develop basic fundamental skills including locomotor movements (i.e. running, jumping, galloping), non-locomotor movements (i.e. bend/stretch, twist/turn, push/pull) and basic manipulation of objects (i.e. throwing/catching, dribbling, rolling/receiving, striking). Through individual and partner tasks during class, students are given opportunities to practice and improve their skill levels. They also participate in many cooperative team activities that help to enhance basic social skills (ex. sharing, helping, communication). 

    First Grade
    Students develop the skills and concepts needed to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. Skills learned in kindergarten are applied to a greater number of modified games. These skills include locomotor movements (i.e. running, jumping, galloping), non-locomotor movements (i.e. bending/stretching, twisting/turning, pushing/pulling) and basic manipulation of objects (i.e. throwing/catching, dribbling, rolling/receiving, striking). Students are held to higher level of expectation when it comes to demonstrating cooperative skills (i.e. sharing, helping, communication). They are also introduced to more competitive activities that teach the basic concepts of sportsmanship and conflict resolution. 

    Second Grade
    Students learn fitness concepts and develop the skills needed to lead a healthy, active lifestyle. Skills learned in kindergarten and first grade are applied to more sport-related concepts (i.e. throwing for power and direction). Cooperative and competitive games provide them with more advanced challenges such as strategic thinking (i.e. offense and defensive strategies). Enhancing cooperative skills, demonstrating good sportsmanship and using conflict resolution steps continue to be a focus at this level.