Physical Education Program

November 26, 2024

Physical Education

Physical well-being has been found to be a leading factor in a person's positive outlook on life in general. At Earl Grey physical well-being is encouraged through the acquisition of varied skills and positive attitudes. As participants move through the program they will be able to take these skills and attitudes out of the gym and into their lives.

The school offers a variety of opportunities to develop physical well-being. The major areas are physical education classes, intramurals, and team sports.

Physical Education Classes:

Early Years:

Early Years Physical Education Classes will focus on learning the fundamental movement skills, which will become the foundation for sport and activity skills learned in later grades.

Transport Skills: Running, jumping, hopping, skipping & galloping.

Manipulative Skills: Rolling, bouncing, catching, throwing, striking & kicking.

Balance Skills: Dynamic (in motion), static (stationary)

Middle Years:

· curriculum-based, promoting varied movement experiences

· 135 minutes per cycle for Grade 4 - 8

· cooperative games encouraging positive social interaction personal fitness

· exposure to varied activities: team handball, lacrosse, football, skating, skiing, tennis, gymnastics, etc.