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K-8 Physical Education

Physical Education

Photo of a middle school student jumping in a gym.The physical education department places a strong emphasis on physical fitness at all levels. Students are introduced to age appropriate fitness concepts and skills which are emphasized in all grade levels.

  • The objective of the K-2 program is to introduce each child to an environment of movement, locomotor skills, and spatial awareness. The sharing of time, space, and equipment in a safe learning environment in order to develop a self-confident and able participant is the center of the experience.

    Key Units of Study:

    • Tag Games
    • Throwing and Catching
    • Cooperative Games
    • Circus Arts
    • Dance
    • Tumbling
    • Team Sports


    The K-2 curriculum encourages the development of the following in students:

    • Physical fitness
    • Communication skills
    • Cooperation
    • Risk-taking
    • Safety
    • Self-initiative
    • Leadership
    • Teamwork

  • Key Units of Study:

    • Tag Games
    • Striking with an object
    • Cooperative Games
    • Circus Arts
    • Dance
    • Racquet Sports
    • Team Sports
    • Balance
    • Body Control


    The 3-5 curriculum encourages the development of the following in students:

    • Physical fitness
    • Communication skills 
    • Cooperation 
    • Risk-taking 
    • Safety 
    • Self-initiative 
    • Leadership
    • Teamwork
    • Trust
    • Self Respect

  • Key Units of Study:

    • Cooperative Games
    • Circus Arts
    • Dance
    • Racquet Sports
    • Team Sports
    • Outdoor Education
    • Health and Fitness


    The 6-8 curriculum encourages the development of the following in students:

    • Physical fitness
    • Communication skills
    • Cooperation
    • Self-initiative
    • Leadership
    • Teamwork
    • Trust
    • Self Respect
    • Health
    • Wellness
    • Mindfulness
    • Integrity