Competitive Sports
About Competitive Sports
In Eleva Botafogo, every student has the opportunity to take part in a physical activity on a regular basis, and to become active, self-confident and competent. Through competitive sports, our students explore and learn essential concepts such as fellowship, fair-play, teamwork, leadership, organisation, resilience and respect. We aim to provide students with the necessary tools to autonomously participate in sporting activities throughout their lives.
When and Where
From kindergarten 5 to 12th grade in addition to regular physical education classes, students have once a week an hour of sports or dance. Classes take place within the regular schedule. For Lower school students, the activities take place at school and for upper school students at the Botafogo Futebol e Regatas club.
How
The students will be able to interact with peers from other classes of the same grade level. From K5 to 3rd grade, three classes have competitive sports and dance at the same time and students are divided in groups by their teachers. From the 4th to 12th grade all classes from a specific grade level will practice at the same time and students will choose in which activity they want to participate in for that semester.
Infantil 5 Learning Objectives: Introduce the basic concepts and skills of a variety of sports and dances. Students will also be able to join a healthy competitive enviroment, understandig the importance of following the teacher's instructions and the game/activity rules.
1st grade Learning Objectives: Build upon the skills and concepts introduced in K5 and present different types of sports (invasion and net/wall). In dance students will learn the basic elements of dance, such as rhythm, movement and coordination.
2nd grade Learning Objectives: Introduce the basic rules and skills of soccer, volleyball and others popular sports through small-sided games and friendly matches. In dance, students will explore different types of dance, such as ballet, jazz, and hip-hop, and learn about the different movements and styles associated with each one.
3rd grade Learning Objectives: Introduce new sports in order to broaden their exposure to different practices and to challenge them in new ways. In dance, students will be introduced to the basics of choreography, including how to plan and create their own dances. All students will also be exposed on how to work with others to create group dances and organize themselves as teams to compete in the proposed sports.
4th grade Learning Objectives: Students will continue to build on the basic rules and skills of a variety of sports but now in a more specific method. Students will be divided in 5 groups: soccer, volleyball, martial arts, cheerleading and dance. In each one of them, the students will be exposed to specific rules, small sized-games and friendly matches, helping them to develop their understanding of strategy and teamwork in sports. They will start to learn about offense, defense, transition and how to work together to execute a game plan.
In dance, students will continue to develop their skills in choreography, including creating their own dances and working with others to create group dances. They will also learn about different types of dance forms and how to create dances that fit within those forms.
5th grade Learning Objectives: Students will be divided in 5 groups: soccer, volleyball, martial arts, cheerleading and dance. In each one of them, the students will be exposed to specific rules, small sized-games and friendly matches, helping them to develop their understanding of strategy and teamwork in sports. Students will participate in competitive games against other teams, under the supervision of a teacher. They will continue to learn in a systematic way about the importance of playing fair, respecting the rules and officials and supporting their teammates.
In dance, students will learn about the process of choreography and how to create their own dance sequences. They should work together to create group dances, and may have opportunities to perform their dances for others.
6th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will focus on the basic skills of serving, passing, and hitting, as well as teamwork and communication.
Soccer: Emphasizes dribbling, passing, shooting, and teamwork.
Swimming: An overview of the basic strokes, breathing techniques, and safety rules in the water.
Basketball: This course is designed to teach students the basic skills and rules of the game. Over the course of the semester, students will learn everything from how to hold the basketball to dribbling and shooting techniques.
Cheerleading: Students will learn the basic elements of cheerleading, including the history of the sport, the role of cheerleaders, and the importance of safety and teamwork.
Dance: Students will learn about the different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also learn the importance of stretching and warm-up exercises.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year
7th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will learn the basic rules and techniques of volleyball, including serving, passing, hitting, and blocking. They will also learn about teamwork and communication on the court.
Soccer: Students will learn the basic rules and techniques of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping. They will also learn about teamwork and communication on the field.
Swimming: Students will build upon the skills they learned in 6th grade and continue to improve their strokes, including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke, and butterfly. They will also learn additional water safety skills.
Basketball: This course is designed to build on the basic skills learned in previous years and take them to the next level. Over the course of the semester, students will learn advanced techniques for dribbling, shooting, and passing.
Cheerleading: Students will continue to develop their stunting, tumbling, and dance skills. They will also learn new cheers and chants and participate in team-building activities.
Dance: Students will continue to learn different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also create their own choreography and learn about the history of dance.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year
8th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will continue to build upon their volleyball skills and learn advanced techniques, including set plays and strategies for serving and attacking.
Soccer: Students will continue to build upon their soccer skills and learn advanced techniques, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping. They will also learn strategies for offense and defense.
Swimming: Students will continue to improve their swimming strokes and learn advanced techniques, such as flip turns and starts. They will also participate in simulated swim meets.
Basketball: This course is designed to help students improve their basketball skills and knowledge of the game. Over the course of the semester, students will learn advanced techniques for shooting, ball handling, passing, and footwork.
Cheerleading: Students will continue to develop their stunting, tumbling, and dance skills. They will also participate in team-building activities and learn new cheers and chants.
Dance: Students will continue to learn different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also create their own choreography and learn about the history of dance.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year
9th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will continue to build upon their volleyball skills and learn advanced techniques, including offensive and defensive strategies and team coordination.
Soccer: Students will continue to build upon their soccer skills and learn advanced techniques, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping. They will also learn advanced strategies for offense and defense.
Swimming: Students will continue to improve their swimming strokes and participate in simulated swim meets. They will also learn advanced techniques, such as turns and starts.
Basketball: This course is designed to take players' skills to the next level and prepare them for competitive play. Over the course of the semester, students will learn advanced techniques for shooting, dribbling, passing, and defense.
Dance: Students will continue to learn different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also create their own choreography and learn about the history of dance.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year
10th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will continue to build upon their volleyball skills and participate in simulated games and tournaments. They will also learn advanced techniques and strategies for serving, passing, hitting, and blocking.
Soccer: Students will continue to build upon their soccer skills and participate in simulated games and tournaments. They will also learn advanced techniques and strategies for dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping.
Basketball: Students will learn advanced strategies and tactics for offense and defense, including screening, cutting, and fast-break play.
Dance: Students will continue to learn different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also create their own choreography and learn about the history of dance.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year
11th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will continue to build upon their volleyball skills and participate in simulated games and tournaments. They will also learn advanced techniques and strategies for serving, passing, hitting, and blocking.
Soccer: Students will continue to build upon their soccer skills and participate in simulated games and tournaments. They will also learn advanced techniques and strategies for dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping.
Dance: Students will continue to learn different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also create their own choreography and learn about the history of dance.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year
12th grade Learning Objectives:
Volleyball: Students will participate in simulated games and tournaments and refine their volleyball skills, including advanced techniques and strategies for serving, passing, hitting, and blocking. They will also learn about the rules and regulations of the game.
Soccer: Students will participate in simulated games and tournaments and refine their soccer skills, including advanced techniques and strategies for dribbling, passing, shooting, and goalkeeping. They will also learn about the rules and regulations of the game.
Dance: Students will continue to learn different styles of dance, including ballet, jazz, hip hop, and contemporary dance. They will also create their own choreography and learn about the history of dance.
All groups will have internal competitions or presentations during the year