Young Elementary School

Physical Education

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Nancy Young Families,
I’d like to welcome you back to a new school year. My name is Mr. Maldonado and I am the full-time PE teacher at Young. Assisting me this year on Thursdays is Mr. Persson. He is the full time teacher within District 204.
This page will give you information regarding our mission statement, curriculum, grading, as well as rules and consequences. In addition, IPSD #204 Physical Education Department provides physical fitness testing for all students in grades 1-5.;
This test includes assessments in running, curl-ups, push-ups and flexibility. Assessments are administered in the fall and re-tested in spring. Tests are given and scored according to a student’s age.
If we can be of any assistance to you or if you have comments or questions please do not hesitate to give us a call. We are committed to providing your child with a positive and challenging Physical Education experience!
Respectfully,
Mr. Maldonado & Mr. Persson

How often does my child have PE?

PE is 25 minutes, three times per week

What happens if my child is sick?

In the event that your child is recovering from an illness or injury you may request in writing that he/she be excused from participation in PE class for up to three (3) days. After the third day a note from a physician is required for continued exclusion.

How will my child be graded?
 
Student grades for children K-5 will be based on the LAPS method.
L:     Listening
A:     Attitude
P:     Participation
S:     Skills, shoes

What are the consequences for not following the rules?

• 1st time: Verbal warning
• 2nd time: Sit out of activity for a few minutes.
• 3rd time: Broken rule note written up.
• 4th time: Office Visit - call home to parents.

If a student consistently breaks the same rules, a call will be made to the parent about the poor behavior and it may effect child’s participation grade for the quarter.

Our Mission…

To help all students learn, develop, and apply the skills needed for daily participation in personal fitness and lifetime activities which contribute to healthy lifestyle.

Kindergarten Students are INTRODUCED to the following concepts and skills, 1^st and 2^nd grade Students are REINFORCED to the following concepts and skills:

Cardiovascular fitness

COMPONENTS OF A WORKOUT

DRIBBLING

Fleeing and dodging

Flexibility

Lifetime/personal Fitness

Manipulative skills

Muscular strength & endurance

OBJECT CONTROL

Kicking and striking

Rolling and bouncing

Spatial awareness

SAFETY

Throwing and Catching

Kindergarten, 1^st and 2^nd grade students are introduced to the following games and activities:

Animal walks

Cage ball

Heart adventure

JUGGLING

Jumping rope and hula hoops

Locomotor relays and skills

Low organized games

Parachute play

PHYSICAL FITNESS assessments

Scoops and scarves

Scooters

Tee ball/kickball

Tumbling

Recreational games

Rhythmics and dance

National Standards for Physical Education

Below are a sampling of some of the concepts AND SKILLS INTRODUCED AND reinforced to 3^RD grade Students, reinforced to 4^th and 5^th grade students:

Cardiovascular fitness

DRIBBLING

Fleeing and dodging

Flexibility

Heart rate/pace

Kicking and striking

Lifetime/personal Fitness

Manipulative skills

Muscular strength & endurance

OBJECT CONTROL

Rolling and bouncing

SAFETY

Sportsmanship/TEAMWORK/RESPECT

Spatial awareness

Throwing and Catching

WARM-UP/WORK OUT/COOL-DOWN

THE FOLLOWING units of study are INTRODUCED to 3RD grade Students

Reinforced to 4^th and 5^th grade students:

Badminton

Basketball

Floor hockey

Gymnastics and tumbling

Heart adventure unit

Jumping rope and hula hoops

Low organized games (Tag)

Locomotor relays and skills

LIFETIME/PERSONAL FITNESS

Manipulative skills

Physical Fitness assessments

Recreational games

Rhythmics and dance

Soccer

Softball/Tee ball/kickball

Team Building

Track and field

Tumbling

Volleyball