The body is the temple of the Holy Spirit (1 Cor. 6:19); thus, our physical education program addresses the whole child, from personal health to physical activity.
We strive to help the child:
Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
Know the benefits of physical activity
Take personal and social responsibility toward others in physically active settings
Learn the necessary tools and resources for participating in lifetime physical activities
GRADES K-2
Emphasis:
Basic fitness concepts
Hand-eye skills
Gross motor skills
Locomotor skills
Balance
Exercises:
Group games
Tumbling
Rhythm activities
Creative play
Basic sports
GRADES 3-4
Emphasis:
More advanced skills
Sports lead-up skills
Gross motor skills
Balance
Effects of exercise on heart, lungs, joints, and muscles
Exercises:
Group games and activities
Team sports
Fitness evaluations
GRADES 5-6
Emphasis:
Lifetime physical fitness
Health awareness
Mastering basic sport skills
Muscle groups
Physiology of the cardiovascular system
Exercises:
Group games and activities
Team sports
Fitness evaluations
GRADES 7-8
Students are offered a variety of P.E. electives from which to choose. Emphasis is placed on lifetime fitness skills regarding a particular activity or theme.