Academics ~ Physical Education & Athletics
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"Yesterday is history,
tomorrow a mystery, live today like the gift that it is."
~ Author Unknown
"It is not whether you get knocked down, it is whether you get back up." ~ Vince
Lombardi
"Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of
the day saying, I will try again tomorrow." ~ Mary Ann Radmacher
|
Randy Hall |
Appointed: 2008 |
|
Ian Edwards |
Appointed: 2010 |
|
Marissa Mohammed |
Appointed:
2011 |
Physical Education Curriculum
Pre-K
In Pre Kindergarten the students will be introduced to
basic locomotor skills such as running, hopping, skipping, jumping, leaping and
galloping. We will also be working on techniques for balancing, kicking
throwing and catching. The children will also be learning and playing various
lead up games.
Kindergarten
Kindergarten students will be demonstrating competency with continued
development of locomotor skills. Emphasis is placed on manipulatives, i.e.(hula
hoops, beanbags, jump ropes, balls etc.). The PE teacher provides opportunities
to master these skills through the introduction of organized games.
First Grade
Students at the 1st grade level continue to explore locomotor skills.
They begin learning to incorporate their individual skills into the concept of
team sports. Proper form and technique for these skills (i.e. throwing,
catching, kicking, striking) are emphasized. Personal fitness is introduced to
the 1st graders through the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge.
Preparation for this program helps the students to understand the importance of
exercise.
Second Grade
In second grade the students will have mastered the basic locomotor skills. We
transition from lead up games to the rules and strategies of games. By
developing a physical response with their entire body, the student is able to
enhance their skills in team sports.
Third Grade
In 3rd grade, students have learned how to create and devise
strategies. They are able to comprehend how strategies along with rules and
sportsmanship are interrelated in game play. Game play and fitness continue to
enhance cardiovascular strength, muscular strength, and endurance.
Fourth Grade
Students in 4th grade are familiar with the fundamentals of sports
from the previous years. Students are given time to review and practice their
basic skills. Additional challenges and new skills are introduced so that
students may advance their skill level.
Fifth Grade
Students in 5th grade begin low competition, intramural, tournament
play. Their fundamental skills continue to develop through a wide variety of
team sports. Cross country and track and field are available beginning in the 5th
grade for students who want to further advance their fitness level and
participate in interscholastic competition.
Sixth Grade
Through teaching advanced skills, 6th grade students gain further
comprehension of strategies, etiquette, rules, and sportsmanship. They are
provided the opportunity to be a part of the wide variety of interscholastic
sports. Fitness remains a strong component in middle school P.E. as life long
habits in health are promoted.
Seventh Grade
Through teaching advanced skills, 7th grade students gain further
comprehension of strategies, etiquette, rules, and sportsmanship. They are
provided the opportunity to be a part of the wide variety of interscholastic
sports. Fitness remains a strong component in middle school P.E. as life long
habits in health are promoted.
Eighth Grade
Through teaching advanced skills, 8th grade students gain further
comprehension of strategies, etiquette, rules, and sportsmanship. They are
provided the opportunity to be a part of the wide variety of interscholastic
sports. Fitness remains a strong component in middle school P.E. as life long
habits in health are promoted.
St. Mary's Episcopal Day School
2101 South Hubert Avenue
Tampa, Florida 33629
(813) 258-5508
Fax: (813) 258-5603
