Physical Education

7 & 8


Physical education should incorporate a wide range of subjectsÂ…anything from art to science, skill to endurance. This year the Voice physical education class will be reaching across a broad range of physical activity from different parts of the world, focusing on style, technique and movement and health.

Aim: to develop skills in outdoor and indoor activities, which will help open doors to new and old experiences, hopefully fostering enjoyment of physical activities.

Method of Instruction: coaching and mini-lectures (5-10min.), possible workshops/ presentations and hands on active involvement from students. There will be opportunity for each child to assist in the teaching and explanation of a class or activity.

Physical Activities:

  • Indoor soccer
  • Flag football (incorporate football rules)
  • Basketball (3 on 3, teams and playoffs)
  • Relay races (balloon toss, 3 legged, tug-a-rope, etc.)
  • Baseball
  • Ice Skating
  • Boxercising (cardio)
  • Kings Court (dodgeball)
  • Volleyball
  • Cardio Funk
  • Floor routines
  • Ultimate Frisbee
  • Ball 'n' Bat (Jamaican game)
  • Other physical activities from other cultures beside those found in Canada.

Subjects to be Explored:

  • What is physical activity, why is it important?
  • How does the human body play?
  • What keeps it healthy?
  • Why is that important? Body Image Issues and the problems with beauty magazines.
  • Why is regular exercise important?
  • What are some advantages to good health and how can you achieve good health status?
  • What are some good/bad habits?
  • What are some problems with tobacco, alcohol and drugs?
  • What is our body made up of?
  • How do muscles and bones work?
  • Why should we keep muscles and bones in mind when exercising or playing?
  • How are our mind and body related?
  • King Lear's, if the head is corrupt then so is the body or kingdom. Meaning?
  • What are disadvantages and advantages to weight training for men and women?
  • What are advantages and disadvantages to playing hard and laughing loud?
  • What are the best exercises for every one of all ages?
  • Creative expression though movement and play.
  • Knowledge of self-healing, mentally and physically through relaxation.
  • Descriptions of leadership and followship roles. Teamwork stressed.
  • Rules, regulations and technique for mainstream sports put into practice.
  • Looking for hazards in our physical activity environment and learning to predict in order to avoid getting hurt
  • Chance to evaluate self-improvement throughout the year after setting objectives with the teacher.
  • Rate sport difficulty and what kind of activity requires strength of mind or body.
  • Learn to set goals, and achieve success through play.

Main objectives :

  • For students to develop an understanding of their body and be aware of the way it works.
  • To have fun, learn to live healthy and learn to enjoy physical activity.
  • Develop an understanding of good/bad foods and possible eating disorders.
  • Learn methods of relaxation.
  • To be aware of health risks and how to prevent them. For children to learn about the benefits and rewards of physical activity.

 

 

 

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