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The Physical Education
program at Louisville Collegiate School is designed
to develop physically educated children who participate regularly
in physical activity and are prepared to address their fitness
needs both now and in the future.
The program offers an environment for students
to develop strong character, responsibility and an appreciation
for others. Student participate in physically challenging,
mentally stimulating, and socially sound activities.
The learning goals are to increase and improve
the child's sense of confidence for ongoing skill development;
mutual support within a group; agility and physical coordination,
and confidence in one's physical self and in being with others.
6th Grade
- Physical fitness through daily conditioning and active
participation
- Application of tactics, rules, strategies and sports
skills in team play
- Climbing wall
- Aerobic games
- Archery
- Rhythmic activities
7th Grade
- Physical fitness through daily conditioning and active
participation
- Introduction to biomechanics
- Interdisciplinary unit on indigenous games
- Yoga
- Kick aerobics
- Team building skills for team sports and group game
- Introduction to heart rate monitoring
8th Grade
- Physical fitness through daily conditioning and active
participation
- Cooperative games/initiatives
- Fit For Life (nutrition, fitness, stress management, wellness,
biomechanics)
- Team sports
- Dance
- Introduction to heart rate monitoring
Sportsmanship, character education, physical
fitness, and active, healthy life-styles are emphasized throughout
the physical education curriculum
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