Philosophy/Curriculum
PHILOSOPHY & CURRICULUM
We believe a physical education program is an all encompassing vehicle for teaching students how to cooperate and compete effectively in a physical activity setting. We not only prepare students to engage in physical activities, but also prepare children to demonstrate responsible personal and social behavior.
The discipline of physical education addresses cognitive, social and physical development. Many of our activities have a competitive nature, and all reinforce working cooperatively. Our activities include the qualities of respect and recognition of teamwork. The Center School curriculum is aligned with the Massachusetts Comprehensive Health Curriculum Frameworks, National Standards For Physical Education and the Longmeadow District Curriculum. We strive to inspire students to develop responsible healthy attitudes and behaviors.
The curriculum is designed to help student's understand and value the benefits of regular physical activity and to exhibit a physically active lifestyle.
Our curriculum includes:
- a variety of manipulative, locomotor and non-locomotor skills
- concepts of body and spacial awareness
- chasing, fleeing, dodging
- cooperative games/activities
- playground games/activities
- games from around the world
- heart health
- basketball
- physical fitness
- Mileage Club
- throwing and catching
- striking with implements
- team building/group challenges
- jump rope
- bowling
- tchoukball
- field day
Our goal is for the student's to experience a variety of physical activity opportunities for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and social interaction. Wherever your interests lie, we encourage you to make sure physical activity is part of your daily routine!