Physical Education K - 1 - 2
Curriculum
1. The Shelburne Community School Physical Education Program is designed to help the children learn to become skillfull movers while becoming physically fit. The program recognizes the need for children to exercise. This also recognizes the need to attain and maintain optimum health and fitness for living. We provide opportunities for children to develop their potential for physical movement in a variety of ways, not just within the rules of games. By challenging children to think, to operate creatively within limits of their own abilities, to solve problems, to share thoughtfully, and show consideration for others, our program can provide a meaningful experience to the total education of the student.
2. The Physical Education Curriculum has been designed to outline progression through the grade levels. Understanding developmental differences in children makes it necessary to have skills span more than one grade level. This curriculum guide shows both appropriate grade level skills and skills that developmentally span more than one age level.
3. As an outcome of our physical education program, the students understand that a physically educated person:
* Has learned skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
* Does participate regularly in physical activity.
* Knows the benefits from involvement in physical activities.
* Values physical activity and its contribution to a healthy lifestyle.
* Is physically fit.
| Kindergarten | Grade 1 | Grade 2 |
| MOVEMENT AND FORM *N.S.2 •Combine shapes, level, directions, pathways into simple sequences •Recognize and perform rhythmic forms of movement sequence and dance •Know ways to manage own body weight in a variety of situations •Kick stationary and rolled balls with strong force while maintaining balance •Consistently strike lightweight objects with body parts and with lightweight implements •Adapt movement to changing environmental conditions •Demonstrate basic loco-motor skills •Use an overhand throwing pattern with accuracy •Know various techniques for catching thrown objects |
MOVEMENT AND FORM *N.S.2 •Combine shapes, level, directions, pathways into simple sequences •Recognize and perform rhythmic forms of movement sequence and dance •Know ways to manage own body weight in a variety of situations •Kick stationary and rolled balls with strong force while maintaining balance •Consistently strike lightweight objects with body parts and with lightweight implements •Adapt movement to changing environmental conditions •Demonstrate basic loco-motor skills •Use an overhand throwing pattern with accuracy •Know various techniques for catching thrown objects |
MOVEMENT AND FORM *N.S.2 •Understand that games consist of people, boundaries, equipment, purpose and rules which interrelate during game play •Demonstrate an overhand throwing pattern •Kick a moving ball with varying force •Use various techniques for catching thrown objects |
| MOVEMENT SKILLS *N.S. 1 •Use movement control to run, hop and skip in different ways in a large group without bumping into others or falling •Know various techniques for landing safely |
MOVEMENT SKILLS *N.S. 1 •Know various techniques for landing safely •Know how to absorb force by establishing a base of support to receive the force of the oncoming object |
MOVEMENT SKILLS *N.S. 1 •Use concepts of space and movement to design and practice sequences that show the use of all three types of pathways |
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PHYSICAL ACTIVITY *N.S. 3 •Know that the heart is a muscle that will become stronger as a result of physical activity •Know ways in which physical activity promotes muscular strength •Identify changes in the body during physical activity |
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY *N.S. 3 •Understand that physical activity produces feelings of pleasure |
| HEALTH AND FITNESS *N.S. 4 •Know activities that promote a faster heart rate |
HEALTH AND FITNESS *N.S. 4 •Understand the changes that occur in respiration during vigorous physical activity •Know how to move each joint through a functional range of motion |
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| PERSONAL AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR *N.S. 5 •Follow directions given by instructor or group leader •Begin to be aware of one’s surrounding and acting in a safe manner while participating in physical activity settings |
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR *N.S. 5 •Know various ways to use the body and movement activities to communicate ideas and feelings •Identify appropriate behaviors for participating with others in physical activity settings •Know the importance of demonstrating consideration of others in physical activity settings •Understand the importance of being aware of one’s surroundings and acting in a safe manner while participating in physical activity settings |
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL BEHAVIOR *N.S. 5 •Recognize the benefits that accompany cooperation and sharing •Understand the difference between compliance and noncompliance with game rules and fair play •Show consideration of others in physical activity settings |
* N.S. = National Standards
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Last updated: April 23, 2001