Physical Education

• California Department of Education Physical Education Framework
• Shape America Standards

Elementary School

A traveling team of credentialed, physical education specialists provides instruction to all elementary school classrooms. Lessons develop:

• Locomotor skills
• Balance
• Manipulative skills
• Spatial awareness
• Directionality
• Coordination
• Physical fitness

Grades 1-3

• 200 minutes of PE every 10 days
• Engage in activities that include movement exploration, cooperative games, stations, tag games, relays, multicultural rhythms, square dance, and fitness routines
• Use equipment such as bean bags, foam balls, parachutes, hoops, jump ropes, scoops, rhythm sticks, balloons, and scarves

Grades 4-5

• 200 minutes of PE every 10 days
• Engage in specialized skills and sport activities
• Work in small and large groupsLearn the importance of cooperation
• Students are assessed on 5 fitness components - cardiovascular endurance, body composition, strength, muscular endurance, and flexibility.

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