2009 2nd Quarter PE & Health Letters

GRADE 3

The students will review the basic skill techniques related to catching, throwing, bouncing, and kicking, as they are introduced to more challenging game activities.  Self testing fitness activities will be introduced.  Positive health habits related to personal hygiene are being introduced on a regular basis.

 GRADE 4

The students will begin to play more advanced games which require the refinement of their ball handling skills.  Cooperative play is stressed.  Fitness testing will challenge each of them to strive continuously to improve their scores. During this quarter, continued nutritional investigation of the new Food Guide Pyramid and how to read food labels will occur.

 GRADE 5

The students will participate in a variety of group activities in which each one will have the opportunity to be a leader.  The practice of good sportsmanship when participating in competitive games will be stressed.  Continued self testing on the President’s Fitness Challenge will also be included.  Their health topics will include an overview of the human body circulatory system and will learn the major structures and vocabulary related to that system.