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Physical
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General
The physical education program is an integral part of the
total curriculum and strives for the development of the whole individual
through healthy physical activity. Emphasis will be placed on learning lifelong
skills and increasing each student's anaerobic and aerobic systems.
The Lower School Physical Education program is an important component of the total education at Wooster School. Physical education classes meet by grade level twice weekly for 40 minutes.
GOALS:
having fun
having some success
listening and following directions
cooperating
showing good sportsmanship
developing individual skills
building self esteem
The physical education program is designed to enhance each child's physical growth and development. The philosophy of this program is simple: learning and having fun. In conjunction with the mission of Wooster School, the physical education program seeks to encourage all students to the fullest development of their capabilities - mentally, physically, socially, and morally. The program provides an avenue for students to develop the confidence, skills, and inspiration needed to strive for both individual and group successes. The program promotes the development of personal values by encouraging all students to understand, appreciate, and demonstrate sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect.
It is the child's self-concept that is the most critical dimension in teaching and in learning. Therefore, it is with full respect for an individual's self-concept that our teachers need to encourage the students to work hard, play fair, and strive to do and to be their best.
Our curriculum is divided into skill units. Age appropriate skills, strategies, and rules are taught, followed by modified games. There are non-competitive and mildly-competitive games and activities presented, and how each child plays the game is stressed rather than the actual score. Many group problem-solving activities from "Project Adventure" are incorporated at every grade level.
The three main areas of this program are conditioning, movement education, and recreational and life long activities/sports. Conditioning consists of stretching, aerobic, and anaerobic activities. Movement education deals with locomotion skills: walking, running, sliding, hopping, skipping, leaping, jumping, twisting, and bending. Some basic tumbling elements are taught and reviewed. Recreational and sport activities include skills and modified games in soccer, touch football, pillow polo, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball.
Repetition of fundamentals is vital at each grade level to strengthen each child's skills, development, and self-confidence. Manipulative skills, hoola hoops, scooters, parachutes, bean bags, jump ropes, and hippity hops are instrumental in developing physical fitness skills, balance, endurance, and agility of the students.
CONTENT STANDARDS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
demonstrates competency in many forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
exhibits a physically active lifestyle
achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction
KINDERGARTEN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Kindergarten Physical Education Program works to introduce and enhance the student's physical growth, development, and self esteem. The students practice skills to improve eye-hand and eye-foot coordination, balance, agility, and speed. The class emphasizes positive social interaction between students, listening to and following simple one and two step directions, cooperation, and good sportsmanship. The goal is that each child will have fun and look forward to his/her next class.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
locomotion skills
gross motor skills
Project Adventure activities (parachutes, new games, problem solving, and initiatives)
soccer skills and modified games
basketball skills and activities
volleyball skills and activities
pillow polo skills and modified games
kickball
wiffleball
tennis baseball
tennis
lacrosse
motor skills assessment
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS STRESSED
Fundamental Movements
walking
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Fundamental Movements
jogging
running
hopping
skipping
jumping
sliding
galloping
walking up and down stairs while alternating feet
combination skills
Movement control
common space
personal space
balance skills- 1 and 2 feet
eyes open and eyes closed
directional activities
body awareness
spatial awareness
Ball Skills- Pre Bouncing Skills
move ball around body
roll ball in straight line
jumping with ball between feet
jumping over a stationary ball
rolling ball and jumping over it
tossing ball from hand to hand
catching a rolling ball
Bouncing/Dribbling Skills
dropping ball and catching it
bouncing ball waist high with 2 hands
bouncing ball knee high and catching it
alternating hands when bouncing
bouncing ball with 1 hand
bouncing ball and count
bouncing ball and walk forward
bouncing and catching with partner
tossing and catching with partner
Foot Skills
explain dribbling and trapping
dribbling with inside of foot
trapping ball
passing to partner or wall
standing kick without using big toe
kicking with an approach
Basketball Skills- on low 5'-6' basket
lay up
short foul shot
Soccer Skills
dribbling with instep
changing directions while dribbling
passing to stationary partner
passing to moving target
shooting a stationary ball
shooting with approach
shooting a moving ball
catching a rolling ball
catching a bouncing ball
Hockey Skills
stick handling (dribbling)
gripping the stick
passing to stationary partner
passing to moving target
stopping the puck
shooting
Pillow Polo Skills
grip on stick
safety rules
field layout
dribbling ball with stick
stopping ball with stick
passing to stationary target
passing to moving target
shooting at goal
game rules
Volleyball Skills (done with balloons and beach balls using only 10' of court)
bumping and digging
Tennis Skills
forehand and backhand grips
forehand and backhand strokes
net strokes
hitting a tossed or bounced ball
Kickball Skills
kicking a rolled ball
running bases
getting people out at a base
Wiffleball / Tennis Baseball Skills
grip
stance
swing
hitting a tossed ball
running bases
getting people out at base
Scoop Lacrosse Skills
grip
cradle
scooping off ground
tossing
catching
Tumbling and Stunts
alligator crawl
kangaroo jump
walking on line
walking in place
jogging in place
jumping and turning
bear walk
crab crawl
log roll
forward roll-knees apart
backward roll
Scooters
how to sit
how to move while sitting
safety rules
tummy pushing
kneeling and pushing
FIRST GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The First Grade Physical Education Program works to introduce and enhance the student's physical growth, development, and self esteem. The students practice skills to improve eye-hand and eye-foot coordination, balance, agility, and speed. The class emphasizes positive social interaction between students, listening to and following simple one and two step directions, cooperation, and good sportsmanship. The goal is that each child will have fun and look forward to his/her next class.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
locomotion skills
gross motor skills
Project Adventure activities (parachutes, new games, problem solving, and initiatives)
soccer skills and modified games
basketball skills and activities
volleyball skills and activities
pillow polo skills and modified games
kickball
wiffleball
tennis baseball
tennis
lacrosse
motor skills assessment
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS FOR MASTERY
Fundamental Movements
walking
SKILLS REVIEWED
Fundamental
Movements
jogging
running
hopping
skipping
jumping
sliding
galloping
walking up and down stairs while alternating feet
combination skills
Movement control
common space
personal space
balance skills- 1 and 2 feet
eyes open and eyes closed
directional activities
body awareness
spatial awareness
Ball Skills- Pre Bouncing Skills
move ball around body
roll ball in straight line
jumping with ball between feet
jumping over a stationary ball
rolling ball and jumping over it
tossing ball from hand to hand
catching a rolling ball
Bouncing/Dribbling Skills
dropping ball and catching it
bouncing ball waist high with 2 hands
bouncing ball knee high and catching it
alternating hands when bouncing
bouncing ball with 1 hand
bouncing ball and walk forward
bouncing and catching with partner
tossing and catching with partner
Foot Skills
passing to partner or wall
standing kick without using big toe
kicking with an approach
Basketball Skills- on low 5'-6' basket
lay up
short foul shot
Soccer Skills
dribbling with instep
changing directions while dribbling
passing to stationary partner
passing to moving target
shooting a stationary ball
shooting with approach
shooting a moving ball
catching a rolling ball
catching a bouncing ball
Pillow Polo Skills
grip on stick
safety rules
field layout
dribbling ball with stick
stopping ball with stick
passing to stationary target
passing to moving target
shooting at goal
game rules
Volleyball Skills (done with balloons and beach balls using only 10' of court)
bumping and digging
Tennis Skills
forehand and backhand grips
forehand and backhand strokes
net strokes
hitting a tossed or bounced ball
Kickball Skills
kicking a rolled ball
running bases
getting people out at a base
Wiffleball / Tennis Baseball Skills
grip
stance
swing
hitting a tossed ball
running bases
getting people out at base
Scoop Lacrosse Skills
grip
cradle
scooping off ground
tossing
catching
Tumbling and Stunts
alligator crawl
kangaroo jump
walking on line
walking in place
jogging in place
jumping and turning
bear walk
crab crawl
log roll
forward roll with knees apart
backward roll
Scooters
how to sit
how to move while sitting
safety rules
tummy pushing
kneeling and pushing
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Ball Skills - Pre Bouncing Skills
tossing ball high and catching it
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing ball head high and catching it
bouncing ball and count
running and bouncing ball
bouncing ball against wall and catching it
bouncing/clapping/catching
tossing/clapping/catching
dribbling and stopping on command
Foot Skills
explain dribbling and trapping
dribbling with inside of foot
trapping ball
dribbling changing direction
standing kick with instep
Soccer Skills
throw-ins
field layout (basic)
Hockey Skills
stick handling (dribbling)
gripping the stick
passing to stationary partner
passing to moving target
stopping the puck
shooting
Volleyball Skills (done with balloons and beach balls using only 10' of court)
serving underhand
Scoop Lacrosse Skills
throwing and shooting
Tumbling and Stunts
forward roll with knees together
jump and roll
SECOND GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Second Grade Physical Education class works to improve the basic physical skills of each student. This includes a daily warm up and skill presentation to improve cardiovascular endurance, speed, agility, balance, eye-hand and eye-foot coordination. The class also stresses social skills needed in everyday living. Skills are demonstrated and reviewed through individual, partner, and small group drills followed by modified games and activities.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
locomotion skills
space and body awareness
individual and partner activities
small group activities
gross motor skills
Project Adventure activities
soccer
basketball
volleyball
pillow polo
kickball
wiffleball
tennis baseball
tennis
lacrosse
softball
gross motor assessment
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Locomotion Skills
walking
running
jumping
up and down stairs alternating feet
Tumbling
alligator crawl
crab crawl
bear walk
kangaroo jump
log roll
Pillow Polo Skills
safety rules
Scoop Lacrosse
grip on stick
cradle
Scooters
how to sit and kneel
how to move
SKILLS STRESSED
Gross Motor Skills
dropping and catching
bouncing waist high and catching
walking and bouncing ball with 2 hands
bouncing and catching with partner
tossing and catching with partner
Foot Skills
kicking stationary ball with toe
Pillow Polo Skills
grip
dribbling ball with stick
passing to stationary partner
stopping ball
shooting at goal
field layout and rules
Volleyball
court layout
basic rules
Kickball
field of play
kicking a rolling ball
Wiffleball / Tennis Baseball
grip
stance
swing
Scoop Lacrosse
tossing
catching
shooting
Scooters
safety issues and rules
Physical Fitness
1/2 mile run (fall)
SKILLS REVIEWED
Locomotion Skills
combination skills
Movement Control
common space
directional activities
body awareness
Gross Motor Skills
throwing to target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
Tumbling
forward roll
backward roll
jump and roll
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing ball head high and catching it
bouncing ball alternating hands
walking and bouncing ball using 1 hand
running and bouncing ball with 1 hand
bouncing ball against wall and catching it
bouncing/clapping/bouncing
tossing/clapping/catching
Foot Skills
review dribbling and trapping
dribbling with instep of foot
dribbling with direction change
passing to stationary partner
kicking stationary ball with instep
kicking with approach
Soccer Skill
dribbling ball using both feet
passing to moving target
shooting a stationary ball
shooting a moving ball
throw-ins
field layout
Basketball - on low 5'-6' basket
lay up shot
shortened space foul shot
chest pass and bounce pass
Pillow Polo Skills
passing to moving partner
Volleyball
bumping
Kickball
running bases
getting people out
Wiffleball / Tennis Baseball
hitting a tossed ball
running bases
getting people out
Scoop Lacrosse
scooping off ground
Tennis
forehand and backhand grips
forehand and backhand strokes
net strokes
return of tossed ball
Physical Fitness
sit ups
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Tumbling
walk on 2x4
Soccer Skill
positions on field
how to defend
Basketball - on low 5'-6' basket
jump shot
layout of game court
pivoting
person to person coverage
Volleyball
setting
serving
Kickball
tagging up
Wiffleball / Tennis Baseball
tagging up
Lacrosse
holding stick
cradling
tossing to self
catching
Tennis
serve
Physical Fitness
1 mile run (spring)
push ups and crunches
shuttle run
THIRD GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The physical education classes for the Third Grade continue to stress skills that will improve physical fitness, eye-hand and eye-foot coordination, balance, agility, and self confidence. Classes begin with stretching and a cardiovascular warm up followed by a review of the day's skills. Some basic game strategies and positioning are introduced. Working together in a larger group, listening and following directions, and sportsmanship are stressed. Active participation is encouraged.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
stretching and increasing physical fitness
achieving a higher level of locomotion and gross motor skills
partner, small, and larger group activities
Project Adventure activities
soccer
touch football
ultimate frisbee
basketball
volleyball
floor hockey
tennis baseball
softball
tennis
lacrosse
gross motor assessment
rules and basic strategies of team sports
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Skills
locomotion skills
personal space
directional activities
body awareness
Gross Motor Skills
tossing and catching with partner
kicking a stationary ball
Foot Skills
kicking stationary ball without using big toe
Tennis Baseball
running bases
Softball
running bases
Basic Tumbling Movements
SKILLS STRESSED
Skills
combination skills
common space
Gross Motor Skills
rolling ball to target
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills:
bouncing ball head high and catching it
dribbling ball with alternating hands
walking and bouncing ball with 1 hand
bouncing ball against wall and catching it
tossing/clapping/catching
bouncing and catching ball with partner
Foot Skills
passing to stationary partner
Soccer Skills
shooting a stationary ball
Volleyball
court layout
basic rules
Tennis Baseball
grip and stance
swing
hitting a tossed ball
getting people out
Tennis
forehand and backhand grips
SKILLS REVIEWED
Gross Motor Skills
throwing to target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
catching a rolling ball
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills:
running and bouncing ball with 1 hand
Foot Skills
dribbling with instep
dribbling with outside of foot
stopping ball with foot
dribbling changing directions
passing to moving partner
kicking stationary ball with instep
kicking with an approach
Soccer Skills
dribbling ball with both feet
trapping ball
throw-in
positions on field
field layout
how to defend
Basketball Skills - on low 6'-8' basket
lay up
foul shot
jump shot
layout of court
1 on 1 defense
chest pass
bounce pass
pivoting
Volleyball
bumping
setting
serving
Tennis Baseball
tagging up
Softball
grip and stance
swing
tagging up
Lacrosse
how to hold stick
cradling
scooping
tossing to self and catch
throwing to target
catching
shooting at goal
field of play
Tennis
forehand and backhand swings
net play
serving
returning the ball
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Gross Motor Skills
striking a ball
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills:
bouncing ball while moving
Foot Skills
dribbling with outside of foot
Soccer Skills
heading
punting
shielding the ball
penalty shot
Basketball Skills - on low 6'-8' basket
zone defense
shielding the ball
Touch Football (nerf)
grip on ball
throwing ball to target
running plays
catching
basic touch football rules
field of play
safety rules
Ultimate Frisbee
how to hold frisbee
throwing motion
catching frisbee
basic game rules
field of play
Floor Hockey
grip on stick
passing to stationary partner
passing to moving partner
stopping puck
dribbling puck
shooting at goal
field of play
safety rules
offense and defense strategies and positions
Volleyball
spiking
Softball
throwing to target
catching a ball
field of play
safety issues
Lacrosse
defensive stance
shielding
difference in boys and girls lacrosse
basic game play
Tennis
scoring
positions - singles and doubles
strategies
FOURTH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The physical education classes for the Fourth Grade continue to stress the skills which will improve physical fitness, eye-hand and eye-foot coordination, balance, agility, and self confidence. Classes begin with stretching and a cardiovascular warm up followed by a review of the day's skills. Some basic game strategies and positioning are introduced. Working together in a larger group, listening and following directions, and sportsmanship are stressed. Active participation is encouraged.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
stretching and increasing physical fitness
achieving a higher level of locomotion and gross motor skills
partner, small, and larger group activities
Project Adventure activities
soccer
touch football
ultimate frisbee
basketball
volleyball
floor hockey
tennis baseball
softball
tennis
lacrosse
gross motor assessment
rules and basic strategies of team sports
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Skills
locomotion skills
combination skills
personal space
directional activities
body awareness
Gross Motor Skills:
tossing and catching with partner
kicking a stationary ball
rolling ball to target
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills:
walking and bouncing ball with 1 hand
Foot Skills
kicking stationary ball without using big toe
Tennis Baseball
grip and stance
swing
running bases
Softball
running bases
SKILLS STRESSED
Skills
common space
Gross Motor Skills
throwing to target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
catching a rolling ball
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing ball head high and catching it
dribbling ball with alternating hands
running and bouncing ball with 1 hand
bouncing ball against wall and catch
tossing/clapping/catching
bouncing and catching ball with partner
Foot Skills
dribbling with instep
dribbling changing directions
passing to stationary partner
kicking with an approach
Soccer Skills
shooting a stationary ball
Volleyball
court layout
basic rules
Tennis Baseball
hitting a tossed ball
getting people out
tagging up
Softball
grip and stance
swing
tagging up
Tennis
forehand and backhand grips
SKILLS REVIEWED
Gross Motor Skills
striking a ball
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing ball while moving
Foot Skills
dribbling with outside of foot
stopping ball with foot
passing to moving partner
kicking stationary ball with instep
kicking using both feet
Soccer Skills
dribbling ball with both feet
trapping ball
throw-in
positions on field
field layout
heading
offense and defense strategies and positions
punting
shielding the ball
penalty shot
Basketball Skills - on low 6'-8' basket
lay up
foul shot
jump shot
layout of court
1 on 1 defense
zone defense
chest pass
bounce pass
pivoting
shielding the ball
offense and defense strategies and positions
Touch Football (nerf)
grip on ball
throwing ball to target
running plays
catching
basic touch football rules
field of play
safety rules
offense and defense strategies and positions
Ultimate Frisbee
how to hold frisbee
throwing motion
catching frisbee
basic game rules
field of play
offense and defense strategies and positions
Floor Hockey
grip on stick
passing to stationary partner
passing to moving partner
stopping puck
dribbling puck
shooting at goal
field of play
safety rules
offense and defense strategies and positions
Volleyball
bumping
setting
serving
spiking
Softball
throwing to target
catching a ball
field of play
safety issues
Lacrosse
how to hold stick
cradling
scooping
tossing to self and catching
throwing to target
catching
shooting at goal
field of play
defensive stance
shielding
difference in boys and girls lacrosse
basic game play
offense and defense strategies and positions
Tennis
forehand and backhand swings
net play
serving
returning the ball
scoring
positions- single + doubles
strategies
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Foot Skills
kicking stationary ball with outside foot
Tennis
placement
FIFTH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The Fifth Grade program assumes more responsibility for students listening and following directions, working within a larger group, actively participating, and showing good sportsmanship. Skills are strengthened and achieved through practice and modified game situations. Warm ups and stretching are done at the beginning of each class, and more rules, game strategies, and positioning are stressed.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
small and large group activities
Project Adventure challenges and problem solving
soccer
touch football
frisbee activities
European handball
basketball
volleyball
floor hockey
softball
lacrosse
tennis
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Skills
locomotion skills
combination skills
common space
personal space
directional activities
body awareness
Gross Motor Skills:
tossing and catching
kicking a stationary ball
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
walking and bouncing with 1 hand
bouncing ball against wall and catching
bouncing/clapping/catching
bouncing and catching with partner
Foot Skills
passing to stationary target
kicking stationary ball with toe
Floor Hockey
grip
Volleyball
court layout
basic rules
Softball
running basis
SKILLS STRESSED
Gross Motor Skills
throwing to target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
catching a rolling or bouncing ball
striking a ball
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing with alternate hands
running and bouncing with 1 hand
bouncing ball while moving
Foot Skills
dribbling with instep
dribbling with outside of foot
trapping
passing to moving target
kicking stationary ball with instep and outside
kicking a moving ball
kicking using both feet
Soccer Skills
dribbling with both feet
trapping
throw-in
positions on field
field layout
tackling
penalty shot
offense and defense strategies and positions
Basketball Skills- on 8'-10' baskets
court layout
chest pass
bounce pass
offense and defense strategies and positions
Touch Football
throwing and catching
basic rules and safety
field of play
offense and defense strategies and positions
Ultimate Frisbee
basic rules and field of play
offense and defense strategies and positions
Floor Hockey
passing to stationary target
shooting on goal
dribbling puck
field of play
safety rules
offense and defense strategies and positions
Softball
grip and stance
swing
tagging up
strategies
Lacrosse
tossing and catching to self
shooting on goal
differences in field of play for boys and girls
types of checking
offense and defense strategies and positions
SKILLS REVIEWED
Soccer Skills
heading
punting
shielding the ball
Basketball Skills - on 8'-10' baskets
foul shot
jump shot
person to person coverage
zone coverage
pivoting
Touch Football
running plays
Ultimate Frisbee
throwing
catching
Floor Hockey
passing to moving target
stopping ball or puck
offense and defense strategies and positions
Volleyball
bumping
setting
spiking
offense and defense strategies and positions
Softball
throwing to target
catching a thrown ball
Lacrosse
grip
cradling
scooping
throwing to target
catching
difference in boys and girls lacrosse
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Basketball Skills - on 8'-10' baskets
non-dominant hand lay up shot
Ultimate Frisbee
skipping off ground
Floor Hockey
wrist shot
Volleyball
dinking
Softball
pitching
The Middle School Physical Education program is an important component of the total education at Wooster School. Physical education classes meet by grade level three times per week for 40 minutes each.
GOALS:
having fun
building self confidence
learning to cooperate and work within a larger group
giving one’s best effort
exhibiting sportsmanship
developing individual skills
exposing children to team, recreational, and lifelong sports and activities
getting anaerobic and aerobic exercise
The program is designed to enhance each child's physical growth and development. The philosophy is simple: learning and having fun. In conjunction with the mission of Wooster School, the physical education program seeks to encourage all students to the fullest development of their capabilities - mentally, physically, socially, and morally. The program provides an avenue for students to develop the confidence, skills, and inspiration needed to strive for both individual and group successes. The program promotes the development of personal values by encouraging all students to understand, appreciate, and demonstrate sportsmanship, cooperation, and respect.
It is the child's self-concept that is the most critical dimension in teaching and in learning. Therefore, it is with full respect for an individual's self-concept that our teachers need to encourage the students to work hard, play fair, and strive to do and to be their best.
CONTENT STANDARDS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION
demonstrates competency in many forms and proficiency in a few movement forms
applies movement concepts to the learning and development of motor skills
exhibits a physically active lifestyle
achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness
demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings
demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in class settings
understands that physical activity provides opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction
SIXTH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The curriculum is divided into activity units. Age appropriate skills, rules and strategies are reviewed and practiced, and minimally competitive games and activities are played. Many group problem-solving activities from "Project Adventure" are incorporated at every grade level. The two main areas of this program are conditioning and recreational/life-long activities and sports. Conditioning consists of stretching, aerobic, and anaerobic activities. Recreational and sport activities include skills and modified games in soccer, touch football, pillow polo, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball. Repetition of fundamentals is vital at each grade level to strengthen each child's skills, development, and self confidence.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
soccer
touch football
ultimate frisbee
handball
kickball
basketball
volleyball
floor hockey
softball/baseball
lacrosse
tennis
scooter activities and games
Project Adventure activities - group initiatives and problem solving
conditioning/stretching/warm-ups
walking/jogging/running - short and longer distances
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Gross Motor Skills
tossing and catching
kicking a stationary ball
catching a rolling a bouncing ball
Foot Skills
dribbling with instep
passing to stationary target
Basketball Skills
chest pass
bounce pass
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing using alternating hands
bouncing while running
Kickball
kicking a moving ball
running bases/tagging up
Soccer Skills
throw-in
Tennis
net play
SKILLS STRESSED
Gross Motor Skills
throwing to a target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
striking a ball
Foot Skills
trapping
passing to moving target
dribbling with outside of foot
Basketball Skills
dribbling with alternate hands
jump shot
person to person coverage
zone coverage
pivoting
offense and defense strategies and positions
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing and changing directions
Floor Hockey
passing to stationary target
passing to a moving target
stopping ball or puck
shooting on goal
stick handling
offense and defense strategies and positions
Kickball
throwing and catching
pegging
Lacrosse
scooping
tossing and catching to self
throwing to stationary target
throwing to moving target
catching
shooting on goal
offense and defense strategies and positions
Soccer Skills
dribbling using both feet
heading
trapping
positions on field
shielding the ball
taking a penalty shot
offense and defense strategies and positions
Softball/Baseball
grip and stance
swing
throwing to target
catching
strategies
Tennis
forehand strokes
backhand strokes
serving
scoring
strategies
Touch Football
throwing and catching
offense and defense strategies and positions
Ultimate Frisbee
throwing
catching
offense and defense strategies and positions
Volleyball
bumping/passing
setting
spiking
underhand serving
strategies
SKILLS REVIEWED
Basketball Skills
lay-up shot
foul shot
Handball
throwing
catching
scoring
guarding
shooting
Floor Hockey
behind net play
Lacrosse
cradling
Softball/Baseball
running the bases
Tennis
volleying
placement of shots
Touch Football
running plays
player to player coverage
Ultimate Frisbee
player to player defense
Volleyball
dinking
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Lacrosse
types of checking
Touch Football
blocking
rushing
Volleyball
overhand serving
SEVENETH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The physical education program focuses on each individual student and the progression of skills. This is accomplished through an intramural setting with an emphasis on fun, learning, cooperation, and skill building. We provide programs that are mentally stimulating and physically and morally sound. The curriculum includes soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, handball, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, new games, and a variety of lifetime leisure activities. Physical education classes meet three times per week, for 40 minutes per class.
The curriculum is divided into activity units. Age appropriate skills, rules and strategies are reviewed and practiced, and minimally competitive games and activities are played. Many group problem-solving activities from "Project Adventure" are incorporated at every grade level. The two main areas of this program are conditioning and recreational/life-long activities and sports. Conditioning consists of stretching, aerobic, and anaerobic activities. Recreational and sport activities include skills and modified games in soccer, touch football, pillow polo, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball. Repetition of fundamentals is vital at each grade level to strengthen each child's skills, development, and self confidence.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
soccer
touch football
ultimate frisbee
handball
kickball
basketball
volleyball
floor hockey
softball/baseball
lacrosse
tennis
scooter activities and games
Project Adventure activities - group initiatives and problem solving
conditioning/stretching/warm-ups
walking/jogging/running - short and longer distances
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Gross Motor Skills
tossing and catching
kicking a stationary ball
catching a rolling a bouncing ball
throwing to a target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
striking a ball
Foot Skills
dribbling with instep
dribbling with outside of foot
passing to stationary target
trapping
Basketball Skills
chest pass
bounce pass
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing using alternating hands
bouncing and changing directions
bouncing while running
Floor Hockey
passing to stationary target
passing to a moving target
stopping ball or puck
shooting on goal
stick handling
Kickball
kicking a moving ball
running bases/tagging up
throwing and catching
Lacrosse
scooping
throwing and catching
Soccer Skills
throw-ins
dribbling using both feet
positions on field
taking a penalty shot
Softball/Baseball
grip and stance
swing
throwing to target
catching
tagging up
Tennis
net play
forehand strokes
backhand strokes
Volleyball
underhand serving
SKILLS STRESSED
Foot Skills
passing to moving target
Basketball Skills
lay up shot
foul shot
dribbling with alternate hands
jump shot
person to person coverage
zone coverage
pivoting
offense and defense strategies and positions
Handball
throwing
catching
scoring
guarding
shooting
offense and defense strategies and positions
Floor Hockey
behind net play
offense and defense strategies and positions
Kickball
strategies
Lacrosse
cradling
throwing to stationary target
throwing to moving target
catching
shooting on goal
offense and defense strategies and positions
Soccer Skills
heading
trapping
shielding the ball
offense and defense strategies and positions
Softball/Baseball
running the bases
strategies
Tennis
volleying
serving
scoring
strategies
Touch Football
running plays
player to player coverage
throwing and catching
offense and defense strategies and positions
Ultimate Frisbee
player to player defense
throwing
catching
offense and defense strategies and positions
Volleyball
dinking
bumping/passing
setting
spiking
strategies
SKILLS REVIEWED
Lacrosse
types of checking
Tennis
Placement of shots
Touch Football
blocking
rushing
Volleyball
overhand serving
EIGHTH GRADE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The physical education program focuses on each individual student and the progression of skills. This is accomplished through an intramural setting with an emphasis on fun, learning, cooperation, and skill building. We provide programs that are mentally stimulating and physically and morally sound. The curriculum includes soccer, football, ultimate frisbee, handball, volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, baseball, softball, lacrosse, tennis, new games, and a variety of lifetime leisure activities. Physical education classes meet three times per week, for 40 minutes per class.
The curriculum is divided into activity units. Age appropriate skills, rules and strategies are reviewed and practiced, and minimally competitive games and activities are played. Many group problem-solving activities from "Project Adventure" are incorporated at every grade level. The two main areas of this program are conditioning and recreational/life-long activities and sports. Conditioning consists of stretching, aerobic, and anaerobic activities. Recreational and sport activities include skills and modified games in soccer, touch football, pillow polo, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, handball, basketball, volleyball, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball. Repetition of fundamentals is vital at each grade level to strengthen each child's skills, development, and self confidence.
TOPICS/ACTIVITIES
soccer
touch football
ultimate frisbee
handball
kickball
basketball
volleyball
floor hockey
softball/baseball
lacrosse
tennis
scooter activities and games
Project Adventure activities - group initiatives and problem solving
conditioning/stretching/warm-ups
walking/jogging/running - short and longer distances
"new" games created by the physical education staff throughout the year
SKILLS MASTERED
Gross Motor Skills
tossing and catching
kicking a stationary ball
catching a rolling a bouncing ball
throwing to a target
catching a thrown ball
kicking a moving ball
striking a ball
Foot Skills
dribbling with instep
dribbling with outside of foot
passing to stationary target
trapping
passing to moving target
Basketball Skills
chest pass
bounce pass
dribbling with alternate hands
jump shot
person to person coverage
zone coverage
pivoting
Bouncing and Dribbling Skills
bouncing using alternating hands
bouncing while running
bouncing and changing directions
Handball
throwing
catching
scoring
guarding
shooting
Floor Hockey
passing to stationary target
passing to a moving target
stopping ball or puck
shooting on goal
stick handling
behind net play
Kickball
kicking a moving ball
running bases and tagging up
throwing and catching
pegging
Lacrosse
scooping
tossing and catching to self
throwing to stationary target
throwing to moving target
shooting on goal
Soccer Skills
throw-ins
dribbling using both feet
positions on field
taking a penalty shot
heading
trapping
shielding the ball
Softball/Baseball
grip and stance
swing
throwing to target
catching
tagging up
running the bases
Tennis
net play
forehand strokes
backhand strokes
volleying
serving
scoring
Touch Football
running plays
player to player coverage
throwing and catching
Ultimate Frisbee
player to player defense
throwing
catching
Volleyball
underhand serving
dinking
bumping and passing
SKILLS STRESSED
Basketball Skills
lay up shot
foul shot
offense and defense strategies and positions
Lacrosse
cradling
catching
offense and defense strategies and positions
Tennis
placement of shots
strategies
Touch Football
blocking
rushing
offense and defense strategies and positions
Volleyball
overhand serving
setting
spiking
strategies
SKILLS REVIEWED
Lacrosse
types of checking
SKILLS INTRODUCED
Softball/Baseball
underhand pitching
Upper school students take physical education class three
days per week in each season when they are not involved in either an afternoon
team sport or an afternoon physical activity.
The physical education program is an integral part of the total
curriculum and strives for the development of the whole individual through
healthy physical activity. Emphasis is
placed on learning lifelong skills and strengthening each student's anaerobic
and aerobic systems.
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