Our Physical Education classroom starts from the beginning by having students understand the rules and expectations of the coaches and the gym. During the first two weeks of school, we are focused on getting students comfortable again with the school environment and their peers. We make things a little easier by having our students do Ice Breaker games where they will choose a partner(not just their friends) and introduce themselves and tell each other something about them, whether it be what they did during the summer, favorite color, favorite food, etc.
During the next 3-4 weeks we begin our gymnastics sessions. Here we work on specific body movements that deal with locomotor and non-locomotor skills. We also work with students on specific body movements that consist with balance of the body in different positions, traveling in fast and slower pace (floor routines, jumping and how to land correctly, as well as body control on the beam and rock wall. During this time we will also be having after school gymnastics from 3:35pm to 4:35pm, this will extend beyond the 3-4 weeks and go into October and November.
During the next 3-4 weeks of school we will be working with our students on Football skills and techniques. Students will learn how to grip a ball, learn the proper way to set up and throw the ball, catch the ball, and run with the ball in different directions. We will also be holding after school football where we will go deeper into the sport and have flag football games.(3:35-4:35)
The next program that we will work on is Basketball. Here we teach our student the basic necessities of the sports rules, expectations, and handling skills. Students will get an in depth look at how one dribbles, passes, shoots, and communicates with the game of basketball. We will also have an after school program that go further and be more demanding with the sport of basketball. (3:35-4:35)
At the end will have students work on their Fitness Gram, where will test their strength, endurance, flexibility, and speed.