Physical Education - 6th Grade
Our physical education program is grounded in the philosophy that all students benefit from classes that emphasis life long fitness, as well as social and emotional health.
Concepts
- Cooperation
- Having a sense of fair play during activities and games
- Understanding personal and team responsibilities (leadership, follow-ship)
- Keeping a safe space for classmates
- Demonstrate awareness and understanding of class safety
- Being able to focus and stay on task
- Encouragement of classmates
Approaches to Learning
- Introduction to skill and concept games
- Introduction to stretching exercises
- Cardiovascular activities to increase endurance and stamina
- Strength building activities and exercises
- Multi-sport games
- Team building games and activities
- Skill and performance based activities
- Testing on movement, speed, endurance, agility, and strength
- Nutrition and its role in the development of the body
- Introduction to the human body and muscular system