ELEMENTARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION SYLLABUS

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Welcome Back!
As you know physical education is an important component of your child’s development. Students will be participating in physical education once per week. These classes will consist of physical activities that address fitness, motor performance, and cognitive learning. 

Physical education is a part of our standards-based report card. Students will be evaluated in three content areas, which include participation in individual and group activities, motor skill development, and fitness.

Physical Fitness
Realizing the importance of our physical fitness goal, a fitness assessment will be administered to each student twice during the school year. The five components of this assessment are the Pacer Test, Curl Ups, Push-Ups, Sit & Reach, and Trunk Lift for grades 3 & 4. Grades 1 & 2 are not assessed on Curl Ups and Push-Ups. Additionally, a healthy heart run is conducted during Trimester 2 for all grades and is included on the report card.

Physical Education staff will also facilitate the recording of heights and weights to assist the nurses and comply with health record requirements. BMI information will be included on the FITNESSGRAM report sent home to students in grades 4, 6, 7, and 10.

Our success will depend on your support with the following rules and procedures:

Sneakers-Sneakers will be required. Sandals and Crocs will not be allowed. Please double-check the day your child has PE.

Clothing-Please wear comfortable clothing that permits the freedom of movement on all playing surfaces. Girls should save dresses/skirts for non-physical education days.

Medical Issues

All children will be participating in physical education classes. If your child is recovering from illness or injury and limited participation is suggested, please send a written note or email explaining the reason and the nature of the limitation. For restrictions lasting longer than two weeks please bring in a doctor’s note. A note or email is also requested when students are recovered and ready for full participation.

We look forward to a fun-filled year!