Hello! I am Coach Armstrong, and I am the K-5 Elementary Physical Education Teacher. This is my 6th year teaching Physical Education, and my first year teaching at GCVS. I was born and raised in upstate New York. I grew up on a golf course, and played all sorts of sports growing up (golf, basketball, soccer, track and field). I’ve always had a strong passion for physical activity. I ran track and played basketball in college. I graduated from Westfield State University with my bachelor's degree in 2013. After completing school I moved out to Massachusetts and began working at the Boston Higashi School (2013-2020). I enjoy basketball, football, working out, and spending time with my family.

The Physical Education curriculum here at GCVS focuses on the following areas:

Fitness Components:

• Cardiorespiratory Endurance

• Muscular Strength

• Muscular Endurance

• Flexibility

• Body Composition (Nutrition)

Skills:

• Locomotor Movements

• Fitness Testing

• Dance

• Jumping/Landing

• Throwing/Catching

Health:

• Goal Setting

• Skeletal System

• Muscular System

• Cardiovascular System