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Physical Education at GICS
Be sure to check out our Monthly Highlights
following the Curriculum Overview.
Curriculum Overview
 Pre-Kindergarten
Students participate in
movement exploration, rhythmic expression and activities that introduce
locomotor and non-locomotor skills. Music is used for rhythm with
activities. We discuss sportsmanship, taking turns, sharing, cooperation,
safety, and an introduction to the muscles of their body.
Kindergarten
Students participate in
movement exploration, group organization patterns and rhythm activities.
The fundamental skills of throwing, catching, dribbling and bouncing balls are
introduced. Sportsmanship, cooperation and safety are emphasized.
Locomotor and non-locomotor skills are reviewed and practiced through the use of
varied activities. The introduction of their muscles in their body is
expanded.
1st Grade
The First Grade
physical education program expands on the skills introduced to the
Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten student. Locomotor and non-locomotor
skills are reviewed and practiced through the use of varied activities.
The fundamental skills of throwing, catching, dribbling, and bouncing balls are
introduced. Students participate in movement exploration, group
organization patterns, and rhythm activities. Sportsmanship, cooperation,
and safety are emphasized. Students start to learn how their muscles work.
2nd Grade
The second-grade
student participates in activities that include use of locomotor skills,
movement, rhythmic expression and group organization patterns. The
fundamental skills of throwing, catching, dribbling, jumping and bouncing balls
are reintroduced and practiced. Playground games, sportsmanship,
cooperation and safety are emphasized. We continue to practice team games
(skills, strategy and rules). Students are introduced to the Physical
Fitness Assessment Program. They also begin to understand why their
muscles work in their bodies.
3rd Grade
The Third grade
students participate in activities that include use of locomotor skills,
movement exploration, body mechanics, and rhythmical routines. Teaching
methods vary depending on the activities of the period. The fundamental
skills of throwing, catching, dribbling, jumping and bouncing balls are
reintroduced and practiced. Playground games, sportsmanship, cooperation
and safety are emphasized. We continue team games (skills, strategy and
rules). Students participate in the Physical Fitness Assessment Program.
Students are introduced to specific, more detailed muscles.
4th Grade
The Fourth Grade
physical education program is designed to introduce the principles of exercise:
(1) increase the heart’s efficiency; (2) strengthen bones ligaments, and
tendons, (3) increase flexibility. Students will understand that skilled
movement enhances skilled performance. Students are encouraged to put
their best efforts through vigorous physical exercise, sports, and games.
Physical fitness assessments are done in the fall of each year. Students
may receive an introduction to paddling and canoeing. Sportsmanship,
cooperation, and safety are reviewed and enforced.
5th Grade
Students participate
in activities that reinforce skilled movement and enhance skillful performance.
They give their best efforts through vigorous physical exercise, sports, games
and dance. The Physical Assessment is administered in the fall. We
concentrate on promoting lifetime health-related fitness. Students may
participate in classroom and field lessons on paddling and canoeing skills.
The physical fitness unit is expanded. Sportsmanship, cooperation, and
safety are reviewed and enforced.
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Physical Education Highlights
May & June 2008
Pre-K:
We will continue our activities outside this month and work on
refining our large and small locomotor skills as well as eye-hand coordination
and upper body strength. The Pre-K students have enjoyed the April “playground
activities” unit participating in kickball, tee-ball, hopscotch, and SPUD. We
will add a jungle gym obstacle course, capture the flag, 2 & 4-Square and
others.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE uniform shorts. Please wear
the navy gym shorts with GICS logo.
Kindergarten: We will continue our activities
outside this month and work on refining our large and small locomotor skills as
well as eye-hand coordination and upper body strength. The Kindergarteners have
enjoyed the April “playground activities” unit participating in kickball,
hopscotch, capture the flag, and SPUD. We will add a jungle gym obstacle course,
tee-ball, 4-Square and others.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE uniform shorts. Please wear
the navy gym shorts with GICS logo.
1st grade: We will continue our
activities outside this month and work on refining our large and small locomotor
skills as well as eye-hand coordination and upper body strength. The 1st graders
are finishing their lacrosse unit and we’ll add the “playground activities” that
we didn’t finish in April—SPUD, capture the flag, hopscotch, kickball, tee-ball
and a jungle gym obstacle course.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE uniform shorts. Please wear
the navy gym shorts with the GICS logo.
2nd Grade: The Student-Faculty
Basketball game was a huge success and the 2nd grade class is now enjoying the
lacrosse unit. We will continue to work on eye-hand coordination and agility
until the end of the year with various “playground activities” such as SPUD,
4-Square, Hopscotch, tee-ball, kickball and a jungle gym obstacle course.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE uniform shorts. Please wear
the navy gym shorts with the GICS logo.
3rd Grade: The Student-Faculty
Basketball game was a huge success and the 3rd graders are now enjoying the
lacrosse unit. We will continue to work outside with an emphasis on eye-hand
coordination and agility. The class will participate in various “playground
activities” such as SPUD, 4-square, hopscotch, kickball, tee-ball/soft ball, and
a jungle gym obstacle course.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE shorts. Please wear the navy
gym shorts with GICS logo.
4th Grade: The Student-Faculty
Basketball game was a huge success and the 4th graders are now enjoying our
lacrosse unit. They will continue to work outside with an emphasis on eye-hand
coordination and agility. The class will participate in various “playground
activities” such as SPUD, 4-square, hopscotch, kickball, tee-ball/softball, and
a jungle gym obstacle course.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE uniform shorts. Please wear
the navy gym shorts with the GICS logo.
5th Grade: The Student-Faculty
Basketball game was a huge success and the 5th graders are now enjoying our
lacrosse unit. They will continue to work outside with an emphasis on eye-hand
coordination and agility. The class will participate in various “playground
activities” such as SPUD, 4-square, hopscotch, kickball, tee-ball/softball, and
a jungle gym obstacle course.
Field Day will be held on Wed, June 4. Parent volunteers are needed!
PE Uniform reminder: navy dress shorts are not PE uniform shorts. Please wear
the navy gym shorts with the GICS logo.
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