The Learning Corner

Mission Statement:

     At Prospect Mill we believe that physical education is an integral part of each child’s total education.  Throughout the year we offer a balanced curriculum that includes motor skills, movement concepts, game activities, and team sports experiences that are developmentally appropriate.  Our goal is to teach children how to be physically active in ways that increase movement competence, self esteem, physical fitness, and joy through lifelong physical activity.

How to Meet the Grade:

• Demonstrating good effort, attitude, and sportsmanship.

• Proper dress:  tennis shoes, socks, and not wearing jewelry.

• 4^th & 5^th grade students will be assessed on the “Fitness-gram”.  This is a form of evaluating the child’s fitness levels and monitoring their progress throughout the year.  Individual reports will be sent home with the 3^rd quarter report card.

Curriculum:

The physical education curriculum is based on 6 principles:  Students in Kindergarten – 5^th grade experience grade level appropriate lessons from the following principles:

Click on the links below to find out more about each principle

• Physical Activity

• Skillfulness

• Motor Learning Principles

• Exercise Physiology

• Biomechanical Principles

• Social Physiological Principles

Special Events:

“WOW” World of Wellness” health pilot program

Jump Rope for Heart

Sports Day

Bowling Unit