Springville Elementary Physical Education

Welcome to our 2022/2023 school year at SES!

Expectations of the Classroom:

R.E.S.P.E.C.T

Right to learn, Effort, Safety, Purpose, Enthusiasm, Challenge,

Trust / Team Work

ATTIRE:

Physical Education clothing must allow for freedom of movement and safety of the participants. In order to provide a consistent, effective, and safe PE program all PE attire must be non-restrictive.

Clothing: T-Shirts, Sweat Shirts, Athletic Shorts, Sweat Pants,

Shoes: Athletic Shoes (rubber soled shoes that provides good support and flexibility).

MEDICALS:

Students may bring a written note from a parent or guardian stating the reason for the medical excuse for one day of PE. Anything more than a day the student must have a doctor's verification with expected date of return.

We are looking forward to a fun filled year in Physical Education!

Please check out our website for more information. www.springvillegi.org/webpages/sespe/index.cfm

Thank you,

SES Physical Education Teachers

Mr. Gainey rgainey@springvillegi.org 592-3200 ex 4307

Mr. Shelley jshelley@springvillegi.org 592-3200 ex 4307

Mr. Schutze aschutze@springvillegi.org 592-3200 ex 4301

Springville Griffith Institute

Physical Education Philosophy

Education of the Physical

Or

Education Through the Physical

The physical education program will provide access to a balanced, progressive, and developmentally appropriate program based on the New York State and National standards.

The program will adapt to meet the physical needs of all students using inclusive strategies. It is the unique role of the “New Physical Education” program to help all students develop health related fitness, physical competence, cognitive understanding, and positive attitudes about physical activity so that they can adapt healthy and physically active lifestyles.

Philosophical Assumptions

We believe that Physical Education…….

• Promotes learning through a variety of movement experiences.

• Sets the foundation for pursuit and development of physical fitness.

• Develops, teaches and provides the opportunity for mastery of various movement skills.

• Develops an understanding and appreciation of lifetime physical activities.

• Enhances cognitive skills such as problem solving, decision-making and creative thinking.

• Promotes self-understanding and acceptance of others.

• Encourages regular use of community resources.

• Encourages positive social interaction through sportsmanship, respect and cooperation.

• Provides and environment for students to apply learned skills and strategies.

• Provides and environment for students to apply safety for self and others.

• Provides opportunity for enjoyment and self-expression.

• Provides students with the opportunity to use a variety of communication skills.

“Physical Education is the only subject in which by the very nature of its content has the potential to affect how a person will feel every moment of every day for the rest of his or her life.” (Sidentop)