Students in grades 3-4 will develop their physical education skills through a “Guided Discovery” approach. Step by step instructions will be given for the child to experiment with various options and recognize the more efficient methods of accomplishing a task. Children will begin to understand the concepts behind each skill. Each student will be challenged through cooperative games and activities. A major emphasis will be placed on the child’s overall physical, mental and social development. Below is an outline of major skill areas that students should acquire between grades 3 and 4.
Skills
Body Awareness
Effort Awareness
Spatial Awareness
Relationship Awareness
Locomotor Patterns
Non-Locomotor Patterns
Rhythm and Dance
Throwing Skills
Catching Skills
Dribbling Skills
Striking Skills
Rope Jumping Skills
Manipulative Skills
Fitness Skills
Class Expectations:
Students are expected to be prepared for physical activity and on task as active participants during every class including on remote days.
Requirements for preparation include: wearing PE appropriate clothing and sneakers. NO JEANS, CROCKS, Boots or Open Toed Shoes for PE class. If your child is NOT wearing sneakers to school, have them pack a pair in their backpack to change into for PE class.
When students are not prepared or inactive points are deducted from their grade.
For safety, we ask that NO jewelry is worn. If a student has recently had their ears pierced, the family must supply band aids to cover the ears until they are healed and earrings can be removed. We are not responsible for any jewelry that may be broken or injury that may occur due to wearing it.
If a student is experiencing difficulty in the physical education setting the family will be notified by a note home or by phone. All efforts will be made to insure a safe and enjoyable learning environment.
Grading:
Genesis Grading
Two areas of grading: 75% Participation and 25% Skill/Unit Assessment.
Students will get a daily participation grade. Students will lose points if not actively participating, not wearing PE appropriate clothing or sneakers.
80-Lack of participation in warm ups/cool down activities/Not following directions
75- for participation if they are wearing jeans/not actively participating in activity/Not following directions/ 1st warning poor sportsmanship
50- Reflective pause from activity due to inappropriate behavior/2nd warning Poor sportsmanship.
0- if not wearing sneakers or wearing clothing that prohibits physical activity or removal from activity.
Classwork/homework will be assigned throughout the unit. Students will lose 5 points per day when an assignment is late. After 5 days, the highest grade will be a 50.
Students are expected to be prepared for physical activity and on task as active participants during every class including on remote days.
Requirements for preparation include: wearing PE appropriate clothing and sneakers. NO JEANS, CROCS, Boots or Open Toed Shoes for PE class. If your child is NOT wearing sneakers to school, have them pack a pair in their backpack to change into for PE class.
We ask that students NOT wear jewelry for PE. We are not responsible for any jewelry that may be broken or injury that may occur due to wearing it.
When students are not prepared, inactive points are deducted from their grade.
Tips for Parents
Know your child’s schedule.
Make sure that they are dressed and ready for PE class. For those that are in person, make sure they have sneakers that have ties/velcro. Slip on sneakers are fine as long as they are athletic (Ex. Nike, Addidas, Under Armor, etc) and do not fall/slip off the feet. No jeans for PE class.
Check classwork/homework due dates located in the Google classroom.
Work on organizational and time management skills (create a schedule).
Review classwork with your child.
Any questions/concerns you have throughout the year, please send us an email.
Treat others the way you want to be treated
Parental Support:
Parents should know their child’s Physical Education schedule and provide them with proper attire for activity on those days. Additionally, parents should be supportive in maintaining physical fitness by developing an active lifestyle at home.
** New Jersey’s new state law HIB (Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying) requires students, teachers and parents to be ever vigilant in the struggle for respect of all persons. Treating each other with fairness and equality has always been at the forefront of education and will continue to be throughout the Little Ferry Public Schools. Please notify us of any behavior that you may consider inappropriate should you hear something outside of school.