What's going on in Gym Class? Exercise, Improvement, Sportsmanship, Compassion!

  Mr. Morgan: Instructor for grades PreK-8th 

Description of courses:

PreK-1st:

• Gross Motor Development (Skipping, Galloping, Hopping, Running etc.).
• Activities that involve Spatial Awareness (General space, Self Space).
• Basic Introduction to: Ball Handling Skills (throwing, catching, dribbling, target throws, and kicking).
• Cooperative activities that stress working together either with partners or teams.

Second Grade:

• More emphasis on Team Play  (working together while demonstrating Good Sportsmanship).
• increased focus on the acquisition of throwing, dribbling, and catching skills.
• Spacial Awareness, especially General Space.

Grades 3-5

• Skill Development which will consist of 3 crucial skills found in sports such as: Hockey, Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, etc.
• Team Play with the following: cooperation with fellow classmates and teacher, sportsmanship at all times.
• Compassion for those who may not share the same abilities as we do!

Grades 6-8

• More of an emphasis is placed on Team PLay than on skill acquisition.
• Discussion of body image and ways to sustain or improve body composition are reinforced.
• Decision Making during game-like activities also become more of a focus.
• Conditioning and or stretching are discussed and implemented when appropriate.

Please visit the Classroom News site for Monthly Updates of activities!       

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