Physical education is designed to develop each child's physical, social, and emotional learning through a series of carefully planned and conducted activities. Children are at different developmental levels, with different needs and interests, for this reason, activities are geared towards a wide range of skill and fitness levels. All children are encouraged to work towards their personal best! Cooperation and sportsmanship will be stressed at each grade level. These qualities are essential when students are participating in small groups, working with partners and cooperative games. Our educational program is designed to develop skillful, fit and knowledgeable movers who will enjoy a lifetime of participation in physical activities.
As teachers and parents, we need to work together in and out of school to create an environment where your son and/or daughter can succeed! I urge you to get involved with the school and be active in your child's learning. If you ever have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact me at the school or via email.
We need to remember to keep our bodies in top condition so that when/if it has to fend off a sickness then the body will be at its best to do what is necessary. The link above will direct you to the CDC for information/updates on the virus. I encourage each of you, students and families, to get active at least 5 days a week, for at least 60 minutes a day at an intensity level of 3 or 4 (heart health: means you are exercising at least 80% of your max heart rate (220-age)). Please share your "Get Active" pics and videos through email. You can email me anytime between 7:30 - 4!
The following link gives you ideas on how to fit your physical activity into a busy schedule:
Are you ready to PLAY 60? Walk to move your character in the game to explore a fun interactive environment and find football players! Add players to your roster, play catch with them, train with them, and prepare with them for competition. Open mystery boxes to collect footballs, hearts, and helmets to strengthen your players in training. Search for hidden objects to win additional prizes! See how many steps you take each day. In the NFL PLAY 60 App you can:
Count steps
Collect funky characters
Workout your arms, legs, and heart with fun mini-exercises
Pick your favorite NFL team
Earn stars for a chance at the prize wheel
Exercise and train your players to earn rewards
See your rank on the leaderboard
Run, jump, dance, catch and see your players do the same
Character education
What is Character? The mental and moral qualities distinctive to an individual.
We will be studying character traits in PE throughout the course of the school year. Each month we will cover a different trait. Please ask your student about the trait of the month and discuss the importance of having good character.
August/September Character Trait: Responsibility
These calendars are meant to help guide you on ideas to get active with your families. Make a game of it! Enjoy your time together as a family and get healthy in the process!
We will continue our partnership with the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL in keeping the Rise Up! 159 Program at our school. This program was implemented 6 years ago and is the first of its kind anywhere to bring NFL Flag Football to every community in the state. WE were one of the schools hand selected by the Atlanta Falcons to participate in this program! Your child will learn the ins and outs of flag football while strengthening their physical fitness and character.
What we are doing in p.e.
Five for Life Program
Practice for Fitnessgram
Functional Movement/Functional Training
Character Education
What's coming up in P.E.?
Fitnessgram Testing - Middle School
Health Education - Heart function
grading policy
The Physical Ed. grades will be aligned with both the Standards-Based Progress Report and the typical 100% scale. This means that the students will be graded in the following 5 key concepts. Even though the PE units will change throughout the year, these key concepts remain constant.
1.Effort 2.Demonstrates motor skills 3.Demonstrates an understanding of movement concepts and principles 4.Participates in/understands a healthy level of physical fitness 5.Demonstrates responsible personal & social behavior
These key concepts will be part of the weekly PE program and will be continually assessed by the students and the teacher.
Let's get ready to move!
"Leave all the afternoon for exercise and recreation, which are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary because health is worth more than learning." --Thomas Jefferson
What to wear in P.E.
Students must wear sleeved t-shirts and knee-length or fingertip-length shorts. As weather gets colder, students may wear sweats. The clothes should be school colors: red, blue, white or any combination of these colors. NO tank-tops or short-shorts are permitted. Court shoes only! No open-toed shoes, flip-flops, boots, or heels. If you would like more information or have questions about dress code, please contact Coach Swanson.
Haynie Jane is wearing the proper clothing.
"You are only as strong as you allow yourself to be; never get discouraged, never give up because consistency and dedication is the key to success!"