The RMMS Physical Education program helps students develop the lifelong skills, knowledge and confidence needed to choose healthy, active lifestyles. Children grow physically, socially and emotionally through fun, cooperative activities which promote well-being. Our Physical Education curriculum incorporates elements of the PYP Units of inquiry to create deeper learning.
Students in grades K-5 experience a variety of activities in a positive and caring environment which encourages challenging oneself in order grow. The various needs of our students are met by providing lessons that are appropriate for each child’s developmental stage and ability level. The physical education curriculum guides students towards the mastery of basic locomotor movement skills, non-locomotor skills, manipulative skills and movement concepts. These skills are applied to specific sports in the upper grade levels. Age-appropriate games are played encouraging players to demonstrate good sportsmanship and taking responsibility for their actions. For the safety of themselves and others, students are expected to be caring and principled by following directions.
Units and Skills
Kindergarten/ Grade 1
Locomotor movements
Throwing and Catching games
Kicking games
Circus skills
Games from different cultures
Rolling (bodies, scooter boards, balls)
Balancing stations
Parachute Activities
Bowling
Physical Fitness and health- making healthy choice
Stations (variety of skills)
Grade 2
Chasing, Fleeing, Dodging games
Games from different cultures
Soccer skills
Circus skills
Jump Roping
Stations (variety of skills)
Dribbling, Volleying, Striking
Throwing and Catching Games
Bowling
Parachute Games
Physical Fitness and health- making healthy choices
Grade 3
Games from different cultures
Soccer skills
Circus skills
Badminton
Stations
Basketball skills
Bowling
Volleyball skills
Physical Fitness and health- making healthy choices and Connecticut Physical Fitness Assessment (CPFA)
Grade 4 & 5
Physical Fitness 1- CPFA
Badminton
Circus
Basketball skills and team games
Floor Hockey skills and team games
Invasion games
Jazz dance (year B)
Volleyball skills and team games
Physical Fitness and health- making healthy choices