Physical Education Program K – 8th Grade
Goals:
To assist each child in the development of attitudes, skills and knowledge of
human movement which result in a lifetime of participation in (and enjoyment
of) physical activity.
Objectives:(Based on the Florida State Department of Education Sunshine
Standards)
Physical Development – basic motor skills, sport skills and physical fitness
development.
Social and Emotional Development – self-control, self-confidence, leadership
skills, cooperative skills, respect for individual differences, and a healthy
attitude toward competition.
Fun! To ensure continued participation for a life-long appreciation of
physical activity.
K5 – 4th Grade Curriculum
Basic Movement Activities: Body parts; spatial awareness; locomotor
skills; body control (stopping, starting, dodging, skating, tagging, etc.)
Manipulatives: Ball handling skills; jump rope activities; beanbag, and
hoop skills; racquet skills; and parachute play.
Rhythmic Activities: Creative movement; musical activity games; basic dance
experiences.
Physical Fitness Activities: Warm-up and exercise experiences; vigorous
game play.
Traditional Game Play: Competitive and non-competitive; Lead-up games to
sports’ skills activities.
5th – 8th Grade Curriculum
Combined Motor Skills: Lead-up and introductory games to sports’ skills
activities including soccer, football, volley ball, basketball, softball,
hockey, racquet sports and kickball.
Individual and Self-challenging Activities: Manipulative activities such as
juggling, hoops, parachute play, and jump rope skills.
Physical Fitness Activities: Warm-up and exercise experiences; vigorous
game play; fitness testing.
Rhythmic Activities: Musical activities, traditional and novelty dance steps.
Traditional and Innovative Game Play: Competitive activities and co-
operative game skills.
