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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Subject Overview
Physical education plays a critical role in helping students achieve their goals.
Children receiving quality physical education programs feel more comfortable
in controlling their bodies, tend to exhibit more confidence and are willing to
take risks in other areas of school life and have a more positive attitude
towards school. They have better peer relations, increased enthusiasm, sense
of mental well-being and reduced aggression which leads to overall
improvements in the total of school climate. It is also documented that
physical activity can enhance emotional and social growth, academic
achievement and intellectual development. To attain healthy levels of physical
activity and fitness for all students, to encourage the acquisition of motor
skills, to develop knowledge and attitudes supportive of continuing active
living habits throughout life and to develop specific objectives designed to
meet the physical growth and developmental needs of all children and youth
are goals of our Physical Education Academic . These purposes are best
accomplished through meaningful learning experiences that balance knowing,
doing and valuing.
Milestones in Physical Development
1. Moves spontaneously, showing some control and coordination.
2. Moves with confidence in a variety of ways, showing some awareness of
space.
3. Usually shows appropriate control in large and small scale movements.
4. Moves with confidence, imagination and safety. Travels around, under, over
and through balancing and climbing equipment. Shows awareness of self and
others.
5. Demonstrates fine motor control and coordination.
Academic Guide PRE-K
Subject Overview
Physical education plays a critical role in helping students achieve their goals.
Children receiving quality physical education programs feel more comfortable
in controlling their bodies, tend to exhibit more confidence and are willing to
take risks in other areas of school life and have a more positive attitude
towards school. They have better peer relations, increased enthusiasm, sense
of mental well-being and reduced aggression which leads to overall
improvements in the total of school climate. It is also documented that
physical activity can enhance emotional and social growth, academic
achievement and intellectual development. To attain healthy levels of physical
activity and fitness for all students, to encourage the acquisition of motor
skills, to develop knowledge and attitudes supportive of continuing active
living habits throughout life and to develop specific objectives designed to
meet the physical growth and developmental needs of all children and youth
are goals of our Physical Education Academic . These purposes are best
accomplished through meaningful learning experiences that balance knowing,
doing and valuing.
Milestones in Physical Development
1. Moves spontaneously, showing some control and coordination.
2. Moves with confidence in a variety of ways, showing some awareness of
space.
3. Usually shows appropriate control in large and small scale movements.
4. Moves with confidence, imagination and safety. Travels around, under, over
and through balancing and climbing equipment. Shows awareness of self and
others.
5. Demonstrates fine motor control and coordination.
Academic Guide PRE-K
