H E L E N   K E L L E R  M I D D L E  S C H O O L

One can never consent to creep when one feels an impulse to soar...Helen A. Keller

 

FINE AND PRACTICAL ARTS:

Physical Education


Grade 6 Grades 7 and 8


Students perform in a variety of individual, dual, and team sport activities.

GRADE 6

 Emphasis is placed on the reinforcement of basic rules, skills, and lead-up games.  Social skills and values such as cooperation, honesty, and respect are emphasized.

GRADES 7 and 8

The 7th and 8th grade programs concentrate on individualized instruction and more refinement of team skills.  Social skills continue to be reinforced.

Each student will participate in the following coeducational units:

  • Soccer

  • Flag Football

  • Ultimate Frisbee

  • Fitness Testing (Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility,

  • Cardiovascular Endurance)

  • Floor Hockey

  • Roller Hockey

  • Badminton

  • Basketball

  • Volleyball

  • Cross Country Skiing

  • Gymnastics

  • Line Dance

  • Lacrosse

  • Softball

  • Cooperative Games

  • Project Adventure

  • The Color Games

Student evaluations are based on participation/effort, skills acquired, written test, preparation for class, and sportsmanship.  Students who are not participating or who are medically excused will be required to complete a project, which will be assigned by the teacher.





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