The C.A.C Physical Education Staff provides the
middle school students with the opportunity to develop the body, mind
and spirit. It is our vision to create an atmosphere of wellness in
our classroom that will extend into the community. The foundation
of our program lies in physical fitness, character education, skill
development and the acquisition of sport knowledge. These ingredients
delivered with kindness and caring will enable our children to flourish.
Wellness is pervasive throughout the curriculum as indicated by the following
abridged list of objectives.
PSYCHOMOTOR OBJECTIVES The student will demonstrate proficiency or show improvement
in:
*Gaining muscular endurance, strength, cardio respiratory, flexibility, agility,
power, coordination, speed and balance.
*Acquisition of throwing, catching, kicking, striking, rolling, dribbling,
shooting, passing and rebounding skills.
*Active participation.
*Finding his/her heart rate.
*Finding his/her target heart zone.
*Taking a resting and active heart rate.
AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES - The student will develop an appreciation of:
*Personal living skills of respect for others, leadership, follower ship, risk
taking & initiative.
*The concept of teamwork and cooperation.
*The emotional and physical well being necessary to participate in any sport,
game, or activity.
*Fitness as a part of one's lifestyle.
*Individual skills of self and others.
COGNITIVE OBJECTIVES - The student will be able to:
*Demonstrate an understanding of safe participation in fitness activities.
*Understand the components of fitness (muscular endurance, strength, cardio
respiratory and flexibility).
*Determine fitness related activities that are available.
*Identify basic anatomical, biomechanical and physiological principles involved
in fitness, sport and physical activity
*Demonstrate knowledge of terminology, position, play situations and game strategies.
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