Students are responsible for taking care of material borrowed from the media center and returning it in a timely manner. Mrs. Woodfin Physical Education Fourth grade is generally the first year that many students engage in organized team sports. The Physical Education program allows each fourth grader a small exposure to some of these formalized sports while de-emphasizing the negative aspects of competition. Respect for peers, referees and coaches is an underlying theme as the youngsters learn some of the rules and strategies of such games as soccer, basketball, and volleyball. Stress is placed on teamwork, correct execution of motor skills, and appropriate strategies.
All children participate in all games, play all positions and are substituted equally.
The Physical Education program also presents individual activities. Fitness training, gymnastics, rhythm activities, circuit training, and track and field are offered. Students are encouraged to set personal goals prior to participation, then work toward these goals under the teachers' supervision and direction. An example of an individual goal may be in the area of fitness training. In September, a screening test is given to all students.