-Middle School Activities 4th - 8th Grades

Soccer, Bowling,Tennis,Lacrosse,Field Hockey,Badminton,Frisbee Golf,Ultimate Frisbee,Broom Ball,Softball,Paddle Ball,Floor Hockey,Basketball,Flag Football,Volleyball,Track and Field,Jump Bands,Ping Pong,Step Aerobics,Basic Swing Dance,Line Dancing,Strengthening & Flexibility Exercises,Cooperation Activities,Pedometers,Pilates,Yoga,Stations,CPR,Rope Climbing,Fitness Testing,Bouldering/Climbing Wall...

The primary focus of our physical education curriculum for younger students is developing fundamental movement patterns, throwing/catching, and skill improvements. Children are at various levels of maturity across all skills and should demonstrate continuous improvement in movement and loco-motor skill patterns. Students will learn how to use safe practices, cooperate with and respect others, and follow classroom rules. Our goal in P.E. is to provide opportunities or experiences that will help children develop initiative, self-reliance, self-worth, loyalty, honesty, kindness to others, and a love of learning.

-Elementary Activities K - 3rd Grades

Music & Rhythmic Activities: The students will demonstrate moving to a rhythm, using basic rhythmic patterns.The students will practice locomotor skills while listening to different music. Movement & Body Awareness: The students will learn and review simple body parts and spatial awareness. Students will learn how to safely move in their own personal space. Throwing, Rolling, Bouncing, and Catching Skills: Students will practice different ways to throw and catch using various P.E. equipment by themselves, with partners, groups, and during station work. Striking & Kicking Skills: Students will learn to use various body parts and equipment for kicking and striking skills. Locomotor, Non-Manipulative, and Manipulative Skills: The students will demonstrate use of the movement concepts of directions, levels, pathways, and effort while performing locomotor skills. Running, Dodging, Jumping and Landing, Hopping, Skipping, Galloping, Leaping, etc. Stretching Techniques: Students will learn the proper way to stretch their muscles, the best time to stretch, and several different ways to stretch the major muscle groups. Simple Games: Tag, scooter, beanbag, scoops, kickball, tee-ball, running, jumping, cooperation, etc. Dance Introduction: The students will demonstrate moving to a rhythm by combining locomotor and non-locomotor skills to perform basic educational folk and creative dance sequences. Gymnastics: The students will demonstrate educational gymnastics sequences, including balance, roll, transfer of weight, and flight. Juggling: Students will learn how to juggle scarves and balls while listening to music. Rope Climbing & Fitness Development: The students will participate for short periods of time in moderate-to-vigorous physical activities that cause increased heart rate, breathing rate, and perspiration. Obstacle Courses & Stations: Students will continuously practice various sport and movement skills through the use of stations. Obstacle course work teaches agility skills and plymetric skills. Bouldering/Climbing Wall: Students will learn key vocabulary and techniques that will enhance their climbing skills. Students will improve balance, coordination, communication, teamwork skills, encouragement, motivation, perseverance, and fitness. Students will be guided though different movements, games, activities, problems and challenges to improve their climbing skills. Sport Skills: Soccer, T-ball & Kickball

-All Grades

Sportsmanship and Responsible Behavior: Students will demonstrate responsible personal and social behaviors in physical activity settings. Students will demonstrate good listening skills when learning procedures and receiving instruction. Students will demonstrate ability to share, and be cooperative and safe with others. Students will demonstrate independence and good use of time while practicing physical activity.

Students will continuously work on their cardiovascular development along with their upper and lower body strength.

Students will achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of personal fitness.

Students will understand why physical activity is good for health.

Curriculum Sources

The curriculum is based on the most updated guidelines proposed by the National Association for Sport and Physical Education (NASPE), the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (AAHPERD), and the Virginia Association of Physical Education, Recreation and Dance (VAPERD).