Middle School Physical Education
Philosophy
The philosophy of the Sage School Physical Education Program is for student to develop life-long habits for a physically fit and active lifestyle. Students will develop physical abilities, social interactions, and problem solving skills through a variety of activities. The goal is for students to learn to overcome challenges through hard work and practice.
Content
A variety of activities will be used in physical education including traditional sports, variations on traditional sports, and games designed specifically for this class. It is important to note that the content of the class will be adjusted to the progress and abilities of the students. As students increase their abilities, games and activities will be adjusted to increase the challenge. Some examples of what will be used:
Volleyball Soccer Pirate Treasure Dodgeball
Nerf Hockey Basketball Rugby Street Hockey
Capture the Flag Lacrosse Ultimate Frisbee Jogging
Skills
While the overall goal for each student is to live a healthy and active lifestyle, there are specific skills that we will develop over the course of the year. The middle school level will focus on: cardiovascular endurance, muscle strength, hand-eye coordination, motion and force control, self-awareness in games, awareness in others in games, leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Materials
Equipment and materials needed for games and activities will be provided by
