Physical Education
The physical education program takes full account of students’ physical and cognitive development and is based upon State of California standards.
In the Lower Division, Physical Education emphasizes movement, coordination, and foundational motor skills through engaging, developmentally appropriate activities. Students explore body awareness, spatial concepts, and the principles of force and control. They progress from basic locomotor movements to more complex skills like throwing, catching, dribbling, kicking, and striking.
At a Glance: Key Skills (PK–2)
- Body awareness and spatial concepts
- Safe movement in personal and general space
- Underhand and overhand throwing
- Catching and ball control
- Foot and hand dribbling
- Striking with implements
- Kicking stationary and moving balls
In Grades 3 and 4, Physical Education builds on foundational skills, emphasizing coordination, accuracy, strategy, and teamwork. Students refine movement patterns, apply force and control in dynamic games, and learn offensive and defensive strategies in modified team sports. They practice dribbling, passing, and striking with precision, while developing fitness, agility, and endurance.
Students also strengthen cooperative play, problem-solving, and sportsmanship, preparing them for more complex game play and lifelong physical activity.
Key Skills (Grades 3–4)
- Mature locomotor and manipulative skills
- Dribbling and passing in dynamic settings
- Throwing and catching with accuracy and force
- Striking with short and long-handled implements
- Introduction to game strategies and teamwork
- Fitness and conditioning activities
