Grade 2-4 Health Curriculum Topics

Grade 1 Health Curriculum

Grading Policies

 

 Physical Education activities for the Month of March

 

 

PRACTICE FOR THE PRESIDENT’S CHALLENGE

 

 

 

Dear Parents:

 

              At this time every year our first through fourth graders participate in the President’s Physical Fitness Challenge.  We will practice for a couple of weeks and then we will test the students in five events.  This program helps us to assess, motive, and improve the current fitness level of our students ages 6-11.

              Since we offer gym once a week, we would ask that you work as a family to help us increase the awareness of physical activity.  We believe that this opportunity fits nicely into our School Wellness Portion of our Accountability Plan. The early lessons of balancing an active physical routine with good nutrition provide everyone with a healthier lifestyle.

              During our practice segment, I will review the proper techniques for each event.  This will include proper pacing in the long distance run.  Below is a list of events and what skills are being assessed.  In addition, we have attached the qualifying standards for the Presidential's Presidential and National Awards.

 

Curl Ups:                                      Tests abdominal strength/endurance in one (1) minute

 

Shuttle Run:                                 Tests agility and speed

 

Endurance Run/Walk              Tests heart/lung endurance.  This test records the fastest times for ¼, 1/2, or

                                                  1 mile run (age determines the running distance).

 

Right Angle Push Ups              Tests upper body strength/endurance.

 

Sit and Reach                           Tests flexibility of lower back and hamstrings. 

 

        We hope that you will assist your child(ren) to make this small change towards a more active lifestyle.

 

 

 

Sincerely,

 

Sandy Fruean

 

 

The grades given out in Health and Physical Education are effort grades. We give a numerical grade from 1-4. Below are a list of behaviors that will reflect your child’s grade.  1 Outstanding-All of the time2 Good- Most of the Time3 Fair-Some of the time needs improvement4 Poor-Rarely

 Health Grades 2008-2009 

The Health grade is based solely on the effort of each child rather than their knowledge or understanding of the subject matter.  Therefore the following behaviors may influence each child’s grade; being an active listener, being an active participant, following directions, completing work, raising their hand to speak, ignoring misbehavior, being respectful to peers and adults, and doing their personal best. 

Physical Education Grades 2008-2009 

The Physical Education Grade is based solely on the effort of each individual rather than their athletic ability or knowledge of the subject matter.  Therefore the following behaviors may influence each child’s grade; being an active listener, being an active participant(includes proper attire), following directions, interrupting politely, ignoring misbehavior, being respectful to peers as well as adults, showing good sportsmanship, and doing their personal best.