Middle School Curriculum :: Physical Education

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5th Grade Physical Education provides students with various activities which aid students’ physical, mental, and social development.  The curriculum promotes safety, self-esteem, discipline, sportsmanship and positive attitudes about physical activity. Every student is introduced to the skills and basic strategies of team and individual sports, with an emphasis on physical fitness. Activities include swimming, football, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, soccer, track, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball; lifetime activities of swimming, badminton, tennis; and a tumbling unit. 

 

6

6th Grade Physical Education provides students with various activities which aid students’ physical, mental, and social development.  The curriculum promotes safety, self-esteem, discipline, sportsmanship and positive attitudes about physical activity. Every student is introduced to the skills and basic strategies of team and individual sports, with an emphasis on physical fitness. Activities include swimming, football, volleyball, field hockey, basketball, soccer, track, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball; lifetime activities of swimming, badminton, tennis; and a tumbling unit.

7

7th graders select either physical education classes or the opportunity to join a competitive athletic team.  These programs are offered simultaneously during the school day, with competitions after school.

 

Physical Education includes:  tennis, swimming activities, badminton, team handball, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, strength and conditioning, dance, and activities that emphasize fitness and competition.  The emphasis is on fostering healthy attitudes towards physical fitness, developing a positive self-concept, encouraging desirable social interactions, and building good sportsmanship.

 

The Athletic Program is developmentally appropriate and encourages healthy competition.  The goal is for the players to learn the fundamental skills and techniques in a structured and competitive athletic environment. Sports offered are: Cross Country (B,G), Football (B), Volleyball (B,G), Field Hockey (G), Dance (B,G), Basketball (B,G), Soccer (B,G), Swimming (B,G), Baseball (B), Softball (G), Tennis (B,G), Track and Field (B,G), and Lacrosse (B,G).

 

8

7th and 8th graders select either physical education classes or the opportunity to join a competitive athletic team.  These programs are offered simultaneously during the school day, with competitions after school.

 

Physical Education includes:  tennis, swimming activities, badminton, team handball, floor hockey, ultimate frisbee, strength and conditioning, dance, and activities that emphasize fitness and competition.  The emphasis is on fostering healthy attitudes towards physical fitness, developing a positive self-concept, encouraging desirable social interactions, and building good sportsmanship.

 

The Athletic Program is developmentally appropriate and encourages healthy competition.  The goal is for the players to learn the fundamental skills and techniques in a structured and competitive athletic environment. Sports offered are: Cross Country (B,G), Football (B), Volleyball (B,G), Field Hockey (G), Dance (B,G), Basketball (B,G), Soccer (B,G), Swimming (B,G), Baseball (B), Softball (G), Tennis (B,G), Track and Field (B,G), and Lacrosse (B,G).

 
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