Physical Education at Eagle Cove School (formerly GICS)

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.

1^st 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.

2^nd 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.

3^rd 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.

4^th 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.

5^th 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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