Grades Pre-K through 8
- Uses a variety of basic and advanced movement forms
- Uses movement concepts and principles of motor skills
- Understands how to monitor and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness
- Understands the social and personal responsibility associated with participation in physical activity
- Understands an appreciation for activities that could be enjoyed throughout one’s life
Topics covered in grades Pre-K -8
- Personal & mental wellness (self-concept & self-esteem)
- Physical fitness and nutrition
- Movement exploration
- Game related activities
- Individual /dual/team sports/skills
- Lifetime activities
- Safety/first aid
- Basic growth and development
In addition to the above curriculum, grades 6, and 7 participate in:
- Nutrition
- Violence prevention & conflict resolution
- Stress management
- Personal Health Concerns (Heredity and Growth Patterns)
In addition to the above curriculum, grades 5, 6, 7 and 8 participate in:
- Family Life
- Adolescence and Puberty
- Abstinence
- Diseases and prevention
Supplemental Studies include:
- Benziger: Family Life, Grades 5-8
- Scholastic Choices: Grade 7 & 8
- Health Studies Weekly: Grades 3-6