3-5 Physical Education and Health Course

Question 1: What strategies and tactics can we use to enhance our movement skills and improve our performance in various physical activities and sports? 

Question 2: How do our families, friends, and media influences shape the choices we make regarding our health and physical activity? 

Resources for P.E. & Health Learning

P.E. Standards - K-5 (PDF)
Health Standards - K-5 (PDF)

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In Quarter 1, we set off on an adventurous journey as Health and Fitness Explorers, discovering the exciting world of movement and personal responsibility! Together, we navigate through various locomotor skills like running, jumping, and skipping, while also mastering essential non-locomotor movements such as balancing and stretching. 

As we explore, we learn the importance of working together and respecting each other's space during our activities. With every challenge we face, we uncover the treasures of being active and how it enhances our health and well-being.  

Together, we investigate the different dimensions of health, learning how our physical, emotional, and social well-being are connected. We explore key concepts such as healthy behaviors, the importance of nutrition, and ways to prevent injuries. 

In Quarter 2, we press on to our exciting journey as Health and Fitness Explorers, focusing on building our motor skills while discovering the importance of physical activity for our health! We also learn how to use manipulatives in throwing, catching, and dribbling. As we explore these skills and movements, we discuss how they contribute to our overall fitness and well-being and how physical activity can help us feel better emotionally and socially. 

We continue our thrilling expedition as Health Explorers by investigating how our families, friends, and the media can influence the choices we make about our health. We practice communicating our needs and feelings effectively while using decision-making skills that help us make positive health choices. As we chart our course toward setting personal health goals, we discover ways to support each other in achieving these goals. 

In Quarter 3, we embark on an exciting exploration of movement skills and game strategies! Together, we refine our motor skills, including dribbling, passing, and kicking, while also learning how to combine these skills in various games and activities. We discuss how to apply concepts like speed, direction, and force to improve our gameplay and decision-making as we navigate through different game scenarios, simple strategies and tactics that enhance our performance and teamwork.  

Together, we tackle various situations where we need to make important health choices, learning how to set achievable personal health goals along the way. We practice how to advocate for ourselves and others while making positive health decisions. As we continue to support each other on this journey, we reflect on our progress and the strategies we can use to overcome challenges.  

By the end of this quarter, we feel confident in our abilities to work with others, tackle challenges, and enjoy being active! 

In Quarter 4, we set off on the final leg of our adventure as Health and Movement Explorers. We continue by participating in movement skills and game strategies focusing on striking, volleying, and teamwork. We learn how to utilize our motor skills effectively while applying strategies and tactics to enhance our gameplay. As we explore different games, we continue practicing the importance of working together, following rules, and demonstrating fair play. We also learn major muscle groups and the components of health-related fitness.  

As we conclude our journey, we discover how to access valuable health information and resources. Together, we learn to identify trusted adults and professionals who can guide us in making informed health choices and provide support when needed.  

By the end of this quarter, we celebrate all we’ve learned, feeling empowered to share our knowledge and inspire others to join us on the journey toward a healthier life. Let's make this a grand finale to our exploration of health and adventure, our best one yet!