In Explorer's physical education classes, children are encouraged to respect and develop their personal physical strengths and abilities in games that emphasize teamsmanship and cooperative behaviors. Our physical education program does not focus on competition. Rather, emphasis is placed upon building a sense of confidence in and respect for one's body, developing the joy of movement and physical expression, and a desire to become physically fit.
Using the Physical Education Framework for California Public Schools as a guide, Coach Michal-Lynn O'Kelley incorporates positive communication, conflict resolution skills and inclusion to build skills and a knowledge base. By experiencing a cooperative, collaborative and a success-based learning atmosphere, students are encouraged to develop and maintain healthy, active lifestyles. Additionally, the physical education program is designed to balance and contribute to children’s academic learning.
Basic skills at many games and playground activities are introduced and taught progressively across the grades. Past activities have included schoolyard skills such as running, jumping, throwing, catching, skipping, jumping rope and hula hooping, and skill-building for games such as volleyball, baseball, basketball, soccer and lacrosse.
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