5th Grade Physical Education

Physical Education

Curriculum Goals:

• The enjoyment of physical activity
• Gaining movement skills and knowledge through instruction and assessment
• Enjoying peer acceptance through good sportsmanship
• Developing a positive self-image and self-realization
• Understanding health-related & skill-related fitness for life-long participation

This FUN progressive curriculum allows children the opportunity for full and satisfying participation while encouraging them to fully demonstrate their potential.

Skill and team concepts are emphasized in the fifth through eighth grade. Our curriculum goal is designed to meet or exceed the California Physical Education Content Standards. We have implemented C.A.T.C.H. Physical Education. (Coordinated Approach to Children’s Health).  Our program consists of skill related and health related fitness activities.

Units of Study

Introduction                    Cooperative Games       Striking w/ implements

Fitness assessment       Frisbee Activities            Stunts and Tumbling

Rhythms/Tinikling          Character Counts           Striking w/hands games

 United States Games    Dance                            Parachute Games /Fitness                               

Throwing Games          Jump Rope                      Emergency Preparedness