WALPOLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADES K-5
Curriculum Summary by Grade
These curriculum summaries have been developed by teachers and administrators to serve as another way of communicating with parents. They highlight the core curriculum and expectations for student learning at each grade level.
The curriculum summaries describe what most students at a grade level are expected to know and be able to do by the end of the school year. They also reflect the goals of the various Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks. It is important to note that although children may learn and grow at different rates and through varied styles, all should make regular progress.
While we have high expectations for all students and encourage each student to work to their capacity, parents and teachers recognize that some students have more difficulty in school. Others will progress more rapidly and move well beyond these core expectations. It is the joint responsibility of school and home to provide support, challenge, and encouragement for all students.
Grade K
Students will
identify and comply with safety rules and procedures.
demonstrate fundamental movement patterns and proficiency in a few specialized movement forms.
develop tracking skills through manipulative exploration.
apply movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills.
understand the benefits from being involved in physical activity and participates in exercises that affect personal performance.
Grade 1
Students will
understand safety issues.
develop lateral and cross lateral locomotor skills.
develop body, spatial and temporal awareness.
develop tracking skills through manipulative exploration.
understand general function and structure of the body through fitness exploration.
develop interpersonal relations through team building experiences.
develop basic gymnastic skills through exploration of skills.
experience rhythmic development through rhythm exploration activities.
explore movement concepts in low organized games.
explore interpersonal relations in group settings.
practice skills with low organized games.
explore movement concepts with academics.
develop teamwork and cooperation.
Grade 2
Students will
understand safety issues.
develop lateral and cross lateral locomotor skills.
develop body, spatial and temporal awareness.
develop tracking skills through manipulative exploration.
understand general function and structure of the body through fitness exploration.
develop interpersonal relations through team building experiences.
develop basic gymnastic skills through exploration of skills.
experience rhythmic development through rhythm exploration activities.
explore movement concepts in low organized games.
explore interpersonal relations in group settings.
practice skills with low organized games.
explore movement concepts with academics.
develop teamwork and cooperation.
Grade 3
Students will
demonstrate a refinement of locomotor with repetition.
refine locomotor skills with and without manipulatives in games.
practice skills with low organized games.
practice interpersonal skills in game settings.
improve social skills.
show and appreciation for diversity.
Grade 4
Students will
demonstrate a refinement of locomotor with repetition.
refine locomotor skills with and without manipulatives in games.
practice skills with low organized games.
practice interpersonal skills in game settings.
improve social skills.
show and appreciation for diversity.
Grade 5
Students will
demonstrate a refinement of locomotor with repetition.
refine locomotor skills with and without manipulatives in games.
utilize locomotor skills with manipulatives in higher thinking activities with desired outcomes.
develop tracking skills through manipulative utilization.
understand the benefits of regular physical activity and will enhance personal fitness.
understand the benefits of regular physical activity and will enhance personal fitness.
develop interpersonal relations through a team.
with the utilization and application of rhythmic activities the learner will develop rhythm movements.
utilize skills in higher thinking games.
Contacts
Brendan Dearborn, Boyden School Principal
Carrie Ruggiero, Elm Street School Principal
Brian Bemiss, Fisher School Principal
David Barner, Old Post Road School Principal