Physical Education Grade 5 A/B

Physical Education Grade 5, Semester A, explores both exercise basics and specific sports. Topics include fundamental aspects of physical activity (safety tips, proper form, and good sportsmanship), personal fitness, and emphasize the importance of regular exercise to encourage lifelong healthy activity. Sports in the course include gymnastics, dance, soccer, baseball, and basketball.

Physical Education Grade 5, Semester B, refines and combines foundational movement and motor skills in various sports and activities.  Topics include elements of gymnastics, such as weight transfer and jumping to create a routine, manipulative skills of throwing and catching to play a game with a partner, as well as skills for volleyball, field hockey, and tennis. The course also explores being a good sport, giving feedback, sun and water safety, eating healthy, the benefits of exercise, tracking exercise, heart rate, and testing physical fitness.

The materials needed for this course include standard fitness equipment.

Coming this summer!