Physical education is an
integral part of the total education program. The curricular
content is based upon the National Standards for Physical
Education and the Maryland Physical Education Content
Standards. Physical Education Content Standards are currently
being integrated into the Maryland Voluntary State Curriculum,
which is being developed by the Maryland State Department of
Education.
Elementary physical education is
a planned sequence of activities that affords the students the
opportunity to achieve competency in a variety of movement
forms. The students learn to apply movement concepts to the
development of motor patterns and integrated movement
sequences. Development of a student’s personal fitness
potential is an important program outcome.
Elementary school students have
the opportunity to develop psychomotor, cognitive and affective
skills.
A positive, nurturing
environment is the climate of each instructional setting.
Elementary students are exposed to opportunities for enjoyment,
challenge, self expression and social integration in a
performance program.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM THEMES
BASIC MOVEMENT
Spatial Concepts
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Locomotor Skills
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Chasing, Tagging and Dodging
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Tumbling
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
DANCE AND RHYTHMS
Dance and Rhythms
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Individual, Partner and Group
Dances Grades K-1, 2-3
Dance and Rhythm with a Manipulative
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
MANIPULATIVE
Striking with Implements
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Gym Scooters
Grades K-1, 2-3
Rope Jumping
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Hand-eye and Fine Motor Skills
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
BALL HANDLING
Throwing and Catching
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Foot Skills
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Striking with the Hand
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
FITNESS
Anne Arundel County Fitness
Profile Grades 3 and 5
Fitness and Health
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
SUPPLEMENTAL THEMES
Track and Field
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Hoops
Grades K-1, 2-3
Gymnastics
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Orienteering
Grades 4-5
Playground Safety
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Bicycle Safety
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
Climbing Wall
Grades K-1, 2-3, 4-5
