Fit for Life!

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Welcome to Seabury's Physical Education Web Site! In our physical education classes we take play seriously. It is through play that we learn about ourselves, connect with others, build skills and grow self-confidence. The goals for our physical education program mirror National Standards and goals established by The National Association for Sport and Physical Education: To develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity.

Thursday, April 1, 2010

Our students are making great strides in jogging. Many children are earning "Twinkle Toes" now which means they have surpassed 10 miles.
We've been mixing holidays with and without music. Children have learned variations of The Bunny Hop and Hora, played a variety of tag games with eggs, practiced their jump rope, cooperation and support skills. The Explorers have been learning volleyball skills and have played variations of that great beach game.
Have a great spring break everyone. Play outside and have a fun and safe week.

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Physical Fitness Standards

While physical fitness is an important goal in Seabury's Physical Education Program, it is important to recognize that fitness is not the same for all students. The benchmarks identified in The President's Physical Fitness Challenge allow for those differences. The benchmarks I've referenced represent fitness requirments for President and National Awards which are geared more towards athletes and The Health Fitness Award. They are meant as a reference point for you, not a requirement.Our goal is to grow healthy active kids. The website is: http://www.presidentschallenge.org

National Standards

NASPE - National Association for Sport and Physical Education developed National Standards for physical education. Its framework and standards are the guidelines for Physical Education at Seabury. They are listed below. Specific student expectations and sample performance outcomes are published and available for you to check out & peruse. Please contact me.
NASPENational Association for Sport and Physical Education, 2nd EditionNational StandardsStandard 1:Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
Standard 2:Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
Standard 3:Participates regularly in physical activity.
Standard 4:Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
Standard 5:Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
Standard 6:Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.
www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalS