Activities

P.E. Zone: Parent Information, Activities

Activities

Personal Health Skills:

Fundamental Motor Skills:

Nonlocomotor Skills: These skills are performed without moving from place.

*bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, twisting

Locomotor Skills: These skills are used to move the body from one place to another or to project the body upward.

*walking, running, skipping, galloping, leaping, sliding, jumping, hopping

Manipulative Skills:

These skills are used to handle an object. These skills form the foundation for many game skills.
Balloons Juggling Scarves Scoops & balls Frisbees Jump Ropes	Bean Bags Ball Activities Paddles & balls Wands Hoops

Body Management Skills:

These skills are required to control the body in a variety of situations. These skills require an integration of agility, coordination, balance, and flexibility.)
	Climbing Ropes Parachute Activities Balance Beams Benches

Rhythmic Movement Skills:

Rhythm is the basis of music and dance.
The general purpose of a fundamental rhythms program is to provide a variety of fundamental movement experiences so the child can learn to move effectively and efficiently and can develop a sense of rhythm.

Fundamental Rhythms, Creative Rhythms,

Gymnastic Skills:

These skills develop body management skills. Flexibility, agility, balance, strength, and body control are outcomes that are enhanced through gymnastics.
	Animal Movements Balance Stunts Individual Stunts Partner & Group Stunts

Game Skills:

Team Sports:

Games are excellent activities for developing social skills.
Students can be taught to display appropriate interactive skills, such as leading, following, and making decisions.
Cooperative skills that include following directions, accepting individual differences, and participating in a teamwork situation are necessary for reaching common goals.

Sport Lead-Up Games:

Personal Challenge Skills:

This skill is used while participating in relays. Relays give children opportunities to learn cooperation skills because they must follow rules and directions to reach common goals.
	Relays Field Day!

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last updated: 04/17/06

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