The student is always the center of the curriculum, and experiences are selected, based on the needs of that student. At Rockport Elementary we believe that the elementary years are a time for experimentation, practice, discovery, and decision making about enjoyable activities. The more activities students are exposed to and experience, the greater chance he or she will discover activities of high interest. Also, it is our belief that if a student is active when she or he is young, the better chance of them remaining active when they are older. Movement without a doubt is the basis of the physical education program.
Movement is essential if physical learning and accomplishments are to be realized.
Movement is important through out a person lifetime. Learning must be beyond the immediate moment and offer each student skills and concepts for a lifetime of use. All students have the right to reach their potential, and the curriculum at RES provides an opportunity for such achievement. The RES Physical Education Staff believes that all student should move at a pace that is challenging and capable of enhancing their development. Since students learn in different ways, alternative teaching methods and styles are used.