Alexander Adaire Elementary

Philadelphia, PA

Great School, Great Community, Fishtown


Jeff Meile

Physical Education & Health

 

Phys Ed Course Description

The PE program is designed to create and maintain physical and mental fitness, to develop a basic knowledge of physical skills, strategies, sportsmanship and soft skills.  It is also designed to encourage growth through interaction with others in individual and team activities, and to develop leadership skills.  

Health Course Description

The Health and Wellness program is designed for students to retain information on personal health, wellness, and individual lifestyle.  Topics related to health are physical, mental, emotional, and social.  Other topics that will be discussed are injury prevention and safety; nutrition and physical activity; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs; growth, development, and healthy relationships.

Activities

Listed below are some examples of activities that may be taught throughout the year

  Intramurals are offered for students in grades 5th through 8th.  Activities include Flag Football, Basketball, Baseball, and Soccer.  

 

Some of our intermediate grade students on an Ice Skating field trip!

About me

1. Hometown and where you attended college?

Hometown=Medford NJ. West Chester University (Undergrad in P.E/Health) - Delaware Valley University (Masters in Administration)

2. Activities that you enjoy & inspire you?

Ball is life----- spending time with my family and visiting friends and extended family on the weekends.  I enjoy staying active (exercising), biking, and golfing throughout the year.

4. What do you like most about Adaire?

The students!  They're so excited to participate when they come to P.E. it makes my job that much more enjoyable.

5. What do you love most about your students? 

This may sound crazy, but I like how fired up/motivated my students are in class.  There are a lot of different ways to compete in my class and I am able to see what kind of drive or what type of character they have when they are committed or engaged in the day's lesson or activity.

6. What is the one thing that makes every day special?

Recess...Recess makes every day special.  Also, teaching a different class every 45 minutes keeps me on my toes. I could have 1st grade one period and 7th grade the next.   

7. What’s the one thing you would like for the parents to know?

Safety is my top priority. Make sure your child has on his or her sneakers for their day of Phys. Ed.  I understand snowy/icy conditions in the winter or Friday dress-down days but, if they need to pack them in their book bag and change into them for their PE period that would be great!   Also, Black attire is not a part of the Phys Ed. uniform. Navy Blue attire only.


Resources

Here is a list of resourses for you and your family.