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Physical Education

Physical Education

At CREC we strive to ensure that every child learns the skills necessary to make health enhancing decisions regarding their own health and advocate for changes to help improve the health of individuals in their family, school, community and beyond.  These skills are designed to help our students make healthy decisions to improve their health now and throughout their lifetime.

PreK - Grade 2

  • Move and Explore: Children will run, jump, roll, balance, and move in different ways, learning how to use space safely.

  • Play with Objects: Children will throw, catch, kick, bounce, dribble, and strike balls or other objects with hands, feet, or equipment.

  • Dance and Rhythm: Children will explore dance and rhythmic movements using different types of locomotor (moving), non-locomotor (in place), and manipulative (object) skills.

  • Fitness and Safety: Children will practice stretching, warming up, and cooling down, and understand why exercise is good for their bodies.

  • Think and Problem Solve: Children will practice strategies in games like chasing and fleeing, and solve simple movement challenges with guidance.

  • Work Together: Children will communicate, share space and equipment, encourage others, follow directions, and show fairness and respect in group activities.

  • Self-Reflection and Personal Growth: Children will notice how moving makes them feel, recognize their strengths, and set short-term goals to improve.

  • Healthy Habits: Children will learn how food, water, and physical activity work together to give energy and keep their bodies strong and healthy.

Grade 3 - Grade 5

  • Move in Many Ways: Students will run, jump, roll, balance, and combine different movements with confidence.

  • Control Objects: Students will throw, catch, kick, roll, strike, dribble, and aim objects accurately.

  • Practice Fitness & Safety: Students will learn why warming up, cooling down, and staying safe are important, and set personal fitness goals.

  • Explore Dance and Rhythms: Students will participate in dance, gymnastics, and rhythmic activities that use movement creatively.

  • Play Smart & Strategically: Students will use teamwork, solve problems, and apply strategies in games and challenges.

  • Respect Others & Work Together: Students will communicate clearly, show fairness, and contribute positively in group activities.

  • Reflect & Grow: Students will notice how movement affects their body and mood, recognize strengths, and set goals to improve.

Resources for Parents at Home

 

For more information, please contact the Health and Physical Education Curriculum Facilitator, Karen Stowe at kstowe@crec.org

  • Grade 1
  • Grade 2
  • Grade 3
  • Grade 4
  • Grade 5
  • Kindergarten