Physical Education
Back to School Night
By: Karen Webster
and
Paul Pfister
OUR MISSION: To give students the opportunities and experiences which
lead to the achievement of total-wellness and in turn a
longer
and healthier life!
Student Supplies Needed
All students must be dressed appropriately for safe
participation in Physical Education activities.
Appropriate dress for Elementary Physical
Education should allow for freedom of movement,
be suitable for the activity and provide for safe
participation. Athletic tennis shoes with laces or
velcro closures are required for participation. It is
recommended that students have laces double-tied
to keep shoe-strings from coming undone. In
addition, tennis shoes should not have heels, roller
wheels, open-backs nor open-toes. Athletic socks
are recommended during class activities.
Expectations/Rules
• Be on time
• Be prepared
• No jewelry *Exceptions are: Medic Alert jewelry and Post
Earring worn only in the ear.
• No gum or candy
• Follow directions
• Use equipment properly
• Stop all activity when whistle blows
• Be courteous when others are talking
• Stay together and behind P.E. Teacher when traveling
• Cooperate with others
• Always do your BEST!
Grading percentages/weighting
Student's grade is based on:
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Preparation 40%
Participation 40%
Classwork/Test 20%
Medical Notes
• Requests made by parent/guardian to excuse their
child from Physical Education class must be made
in writing for each occurrence and given to the
teacher prior to class starting. Excuses of this
nature are limited to 2 consecutive class periods
after which time a Physician's note is required. If
under doctor's care please send original note from
the doctor stating specifics (what the injury or
illness is, the activities the student can and can't
do and length of time the student is to be
excused).
Themes
Some themes taught will be: Fitness/Food
Pyramid, Basic Movement, Dance and
Rhythm, Manipulatives, Ball Handling and
Playground Safety etc. Students will be
required for knowledge and skills taught.
P.E. Motto
Good, Better, Best.
Never let it rest,
until you’re good is better,
and your better is best!
Units Covered
Basic Movement
Dance and Rhythms
• Spatial Concepts
• Locomotor Skills
• Chasing, tagging, and
dodging
• Dance and Rhythm
• Individual, Partner, and
group dances
• Dance and rhythms and
manipulatives
Units Continued
Manipulative
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Striking with Implements
Gym Scooters
Rope Jumping
Hand-eye and Fine
Motor Skills
Ball Handling
• Throwing and Catching
• Foot Skills
• Striking with the Hand
Units Continued
Fitness
Supplemental Themes
• AACPS Fitness Profile • Track and Field
(grades 4&5)
• Hoops
• Fitness and Health
P.E. Highlights
• September- Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram Pretest
• October - Grades 3-5 Dance Festival rehearsal begins
• November 17 and 18 – Grade 5 Arlington Echo I & C
Fishing Skills and Canoeing
• December - K-5 Bowling
• February – Dance Festival – Chesapeake High School
• February/March – Pre-K -5 Jump Rope for Heart
3-5 Hoop for Heart
• April – Grades 4-5 Fitnessgram post-test
• May/June – Pre- K -5 Prepare for Field Day
Look What’s New!
• Extending skills using the Wii and DDR
• Use of Wii Fit
• Fish Aquarium- integrating knowledge for
all grade levels.
• Upcoming P.E. Website for our Van
Bokkelen Community
PEP Club
Physical Education Parents Club
Ways to be a part of shaping Van Bokkelen’s Student Body…
1. Your Talents- Children need to see examples of real life
activities that will keep them active when school is over…for
the day, for the summer, or for life! Do you have a sport’s skill
that you are willing to demonstrate? Are you willing to
participate alongside of eager learners? Turn a jump rope?
Test for Fitnessgram? Create brilliant bulletin boards? Make
me an offer…
2. Your time- Record Fitnessgram test scores, taking digital
camera pictures during P.E. class throughout the school year.
Video taping physical skills during P.E. class. Assist for Field
Day.