PHYSICAL EDUCATION
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Effective
PHYSICAL EDUCATION programs are an integral part of every child’s formal
education. The five through eight course of study is a planned sequential
progression of learning experiences, which contribute to the total
developmental needs of each student.
The
program has as its foundation a core of basic skills taught at the fifth and
sixth grade levels. Students participate in three-week units, which stress the
development of fitness, basic skills, teamwork and sportsmanship through the use of
lead-up activities and actual game participation. Seventh and eighth graders
elect activities of interest, which will carry over to adolescence and adult
life. Fitness, basic and advanced skills, cooperation and sportsmanship are
stressed as they relate to each sport or activity. Choices for classes and
x-block include both team and individual activities from among the following:
A change of clothes including shorts,
T-shirts, sweatshirts, socks and sneakers is required for participation in
grades five through eight. Shower facilities are available and their use is
encouraged. Students who wish to shower must bring a towel from home.
Emphasis on individual improvement, development
of teamwork, sportsmanship and respect for self and others are encouraged.
Students are exposed to concept, strategies, rules, sportsmanship, and basic
skills in a wide variety of sports and activities.
INTRAMURAL SPORTS activities are offered to
all students during X-block and in the After-School Program. In addition,
special events such as Olympics, Bowling Week, game days, tournaments,
gymnastics shows, and pep rallies are offered periodically according to the
needs and interests of students.
The INTERSCHOLASTIC SPORTS programs include
seventh and eighth boy and girl’s teams for each of three seasons: soccer,
basketball, and baseball/softball. Each team plays home and away games with
schools from surrounding towns. The programs improve physical fitness,
psychomotor abilities, and thinking/decision-making skills. Coaches stress
teamwork, safety, good sportsmanship, and respect of the other teams.
