Primary Handbook - International School Moshi

Physical EducationPhysical Education in EC involves experiences with the class teacher in theGym, outdoors and with the Perceptual Motor Program. During PhysicalEducation students experience a wide variety of physical activities to helpdevelop their gross and fine motor skills through movement andmanipulatives. Through these activities they will also gain specific understandingsand knowledge relative to the particular activity in focus.The underlying principles of the PE program are participation and enjoyment.Date Unit Content Assessment12/8/13 – 11/10/13 How we organiseourselves‘This is our school’28/10/13 –20/12/13Who we are‘Our five senses’15/1/14 – 28/3/14 How the worldworks‘Life cycles’22/4/14 – 20/6/14 How we expressourselves‘Art Attack’Gymnastics- Our bodies canproduce a variety ofmovements that we can name.Introduction to floorgymnastics and climbingequipment: rolling,balancing and travelling.Developing spatial awareness,gross motor skills and ability tomove safely in shared space.Games- participate in andfollow instructions for simpleteam games involving throwingand catching skills. Practisingfor Sports Day; running,skipping, hopping, jumping.AquaticsWater safety, buoyancy,submersion and movement inthe waterBall Games -We can send & receiveBalls/beanbags in a variety ofways with a variety ofimplements. Kicking andthrowing skills developedthrough simple games withminimal rulesNet games-Hitting and striking skilldeveloped through simplegames with minimal rules.Adventure ChallengesWorking together with apartner or in a small group canhelp me solve a problem.Movement to music exploringlocomotor skills;travelling,changing direction, alteringpathways and transferingweight.Observation, assessmentof individual skills andperformanceObservation, assessmentof specific skills and onactive participation anddevelopment.Observation, assessmentof specific skillsObservation: Cooperative,problem solving, reflectiveSkills, creativity