WELCOME BACK TO THE 2018-2019 SCHOOL YEAR
Physical Education is an integral and vital part of the total educational program. Its aim, as in all the other curricular areas, is the development of the whole child. The emphasis is to develop a life pattern of health and fitness and to develop behaviors that are appropriate for living in a Christ-like manner. The P.E. curriculum endeavors to help children accomplish a regard for their bodies as homes for the Holy Spirit and the importance of taking care of their bodies to serve God.
Course Objectives (K-2)
Make young children aware that their bodies are precious gifts from GodTo develop an awareness of his physical potentials and a relationship to his environment.
To develop awareness of body by learning basic movement skills.
To develop basic skills used in sports.To provide opportunities for children to improve their self-image
To develop proper attitudes and good sportsmanship.To develop a sense of respect for other’s differences.
To help children become aware of their own physical needs, limitations and abilities.
To promote good safety habits through a variety of activity situations.
To understand the concepts of space, time and force related to movement.
To develop overall physical fitnessTo develop good life skill habits of exercising and healthy food choices
To provide a constructive outlet to relieve the emotional tensions of children.
To learn to following directions and rules of a game.To provide games that will teach cooperation and teamwork.
Course Objectives (3-4)
Use
expressive movement in such fundamental skills as walking, running, hopping and
jumping.
Show
proficiency in locomotor, nonlocomotor,
manipulative skills.
Demonstrate
both hand/eye and foot/eye coordination and dexterity through skilled
activities.
Use
sports skills of throwing, catching, kicking, dribbling, and batting in a
variety of sports lead-up activities.
Demonstrate
fair play, sportsmanship, honesty, respect and understanding of others through
competition and cooperation in games and relays.
Acquire
experience in a wide variety of skills, games and fitness activities relevant
to the personal level of competence.
Acquire
personal values from physical education that encourage living a full and
productive life
Develop
a desirable self-concept through relevant education experiences.
To
develop a sense of respect for others’ differences.
To
help children become aware of their own physical limitations and capabilities.
Display
safety habits and skills
To
understand the concepts of space, time and force related to movement.
Perform
and complete physical fitness tests for strength, endurance, power,
flexibility, agility and speed to the best of their ability
To
develop good life skill habits of exercising and healthy food choices.
To
provide a constructive outlet to relieve the emotional tensions of children.
Understand
and play team sports.
To
demonstrate leadership skills as well as “followship” skills.
To
have a sense of belonging, self-confidence and being accepted by society.
To experience success in physical education
activities.
