A wellness lifestyle is reinforced with learning tasks designed to reinforce the importance of good posture and physical fitness. Demonstrate effective ways to say no in response to pressure to use drugs, alcohol, and tobacco. Identify the need to eat fewer fatty foods, sugar and salt and more vitamin and mineral rich fresh foods as illustrated ky the food pyramid. Physical Education Focus of the Program Physical education at the third grade level focuses on the refinement of specialized movement skills and the importance of physical conditioning. We begin testing physical fitness and developing a fitness profile at this level.
Cooperative activities involve teamwork with group goals in mind.
Games include modified sports such as soccer, basketball, floor hockey, and softball. Students are supported in the development of safe practices while involved in activities and proper spotting techniques are emphasized. Apply the principals of balance to new activities. Music Focus of the Program Music education at the 3-5 level further develops the student as a creator, performer and audience for music. Music skills for creating, performing, and reading music will be progressively developed.