PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Physical Education (Grades 7 & 8)

PE provides students with opportunities to develop lifelong fitness, teamwork, and social-emotional skills while experiencing a wide variety of activities.

Program Highlights

• Team sports, individual sports, and fitness activities

• Lifetime leisure and adventure programs

• Movement skills, problem-solving, and decision-making

• Emphasis on respect, responsibility, and sportsmanship

Seasonal Activities

Fall: Soccer, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Pickleball, Fitness Testing, Field Hockey, Capture the Flag

Winter: Basketball, Volleyball, Floor Hockey, Team Handball, Yoga, Fitness Center, Badminton, Project Adventure, Bowling, Dance/Fitness activities

Spring: Softball, Tennis, Track & Field, Golf/Disc Golf, Archery, Field Day Games

Requirements

- Uniforms: Shorts, t-shirt, socks, sneakers

   -  Required for safety, hygiene, and ease of movement

   -  Ordered before entering Dodd; replacements available from PE staff

- Schedule: Meets every other day all year (Grades 7 & 8)

Additional Opportunities

Intramurals: Open to all students, voluntary participation

Interscholastic Sports:

• Fall: Cross Country, Field Hockey, Girls & Boys Soccer, Volleyball

• Winter: Girls & Boys Basketball, Cheerleading

• Spring: Track & Field, Baseball, Softball

Goal: To empower students with the knowledge, skills, and habits to lead healthy, active, and balanced lives — now and in the future.

FAQ

Interscholastic sports are offered throughout the year during the three sport seasons.  Participation in these programs is elective and selective depending on the sport.  The following sports are offered:

Fall:  Cross Country, Field Hockey, Girls Soccer, Boys Soccer, Volleyball

Winter:  Girls Basketball, Boys Basketball, Cheerleading

Spring:  Girls Track & Field, Boys Track & Field, Baseball, Softball

Why uniforms?

Uniforms are required for safety (no pockets for implements), freedom of movement and personal hygiene.

Where are uniforms purchased?

Parents order student uniforms the summer before entering Dodd.  Replacement uniforms may be purchased from the physical education staff.

Department Chairperson:  Cathy Sullivan, Cheshire High School