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K-5 PE

Middle School PE

High School PE

High School PE Electives

K-5 PE - Course Descriptions

Kindergarten

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the North Carolina Physical Education Framework. The emphasis is on how students move in their environment. Students will learn fundamental locomotor (running, hopping, skipping, jumping, leading, sliding, galloping), non-locomotor (bending, twisting, turning, rocking, swaying, balancing, stretching, pushing, and pulling), and manipulative (rolling, throwing, catching, bouncing, kicking) skills. Students will participate in a wide variety of activities that involve locomotor, non-locomotor and manipulative skills, fitness concepts and fitness development exercises. Students will participate in a variety of movement activities leading to experiences of personal feelings of success. Units of instruction include fitness, body image, manipulatives, and accepting and expressing ideas through movement.

First Grade

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the North Carolina Physical Education Framework. The emphasis is on moving through space and time. Students will learn to demonstrate the qualities of movement (space, time, force, flow, levels, directions, and pathways) as they perform a variety of fundamental locomotor (running, hopping, skipping, jumping, leading, sliding, galloping) and non-locomotor (bending, twisting, turning, rocking, swaying, balancing, stretching, pushing, and pulling) skills. Students will learn to manipulate objects with purposeful movement (throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing, and rolling). Students will participate in a variety of fitness development exercises. Students will learn playground rules and safety for self and others. Units of instruction include social skills, fitness, movement qualities, and manipulatives.

Second Grade

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the North Carolina Physical Education Framework. The emphasis is on how students move with one another in space. Students will learn to work cooperatively with a partner. They will learn to demonstrate the qualities of movement (space, time, force, flow, levels, directions, and pathways) as they perform a variety of fundamental locomotor (running, hopping, skipping, jumping, leading, sliding, galloping) and non-locomotor (bending, twisting, turning, rocking, swaying, balancing, stretching, pushing, and pulling) skills. Students will learn to manipulate objects with a partner (throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing, and rolling). Students will learn fitness concepts and participate in a variety of fitness development exercises. Students will learn playground rules related to the use of equipment, safety and games. Units of instruction include social skills, fitness, movement education, and manipulatives.

Third Grade

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the North Carolina Physical Education Framework. The emphasis is on how students react and respond to others and perform well-defined combinations of movements. Students will learn to develop patterns and combinations of movements using locomotor and non-locomotor skills. Students will continue to learn to manipulate objects with a partner (throwing, catching, striking, and kicking). Students will learn to analyze their performance in order to learn or improve a movement skill. Students will continue to learn fitness concepts and participate in a variety of fitness development exercises. Students will learn playground rules related to the use of equipment, safety and games. Units of instruction include social skills, fitness, movement education, and manipulatives.

Fourth Grade

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the North Carolina Physical Education Framework. The emphasis is on manipulating objects in and through space. Students will learn to demonstrate the correct techniques for using manipulatives including throwing, catching, striking, kicking, trapping, and dribbling. Students will learn to analyze their performance in order to learn or improve a movement skill. Students will continue to learn fitness concepts, participate in a variety of fitness development exercises, and learn to assess their personal fitness. Working together as part of a group, students will learn to appreciate personal differences and value the rights of others. Units of instruction include playground rules and games; fitness pre- and post-testing; jump rope; throwing, rolling, and catching; striking with hands; striking with implements; striking with feet; new games; parachutes; rhythms and dance.

Fifth Grade

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn through a comprehensive sequentially planned Physical Education program in accordance with the North Carolina Physical Education Framework. The emphasis is on manipulating objects with accuracy and speed. Students will continue to learn the correct techniques for using manipulatives including throwing, catching, striking, kicking, trapping, and dribbling. Students will continue to learn to analyze their performances in order to learn or improve a movement skill. Students will continue to learn fitness concepts, participate in a variety of fitness development exercises, assess their personal fitness, compare their scores to a health related standard, and set goals for improvement or maintenance. Working in small groups, students will learn to accept personal differences (maturity levels, physical differences, physical abilities, cultures, and gender differences). Units of instruction include playground rules and games; fitness pre- and post-testing; jump rope; throwing, rolling, and catching; striking with hands; striking with implements; striking with feet; new games; parachutes; rhythms, dance, and cultural games.

Middle School - Course Descriptions

6th Grade

This course provides students the opportunity to learn through a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for North North Carolina Public Schools. In 6th grade, the content standards emphasize working cooperatively to achieve a common goal. The focus of this course is the development of movement skill combinations and movement skill knowledge; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance, and the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. Units of activity include: physical fitness (activities and assessment, concepts, development and maintenance); cooperative activities; throwing and catching skills and lead-up games (team handball and/or flag football); volleying skills and lead-up games (volley tennis and/or small-sided volleyball games); racket skills and lead-up games (paddle tennis, pickle ball, or tennis); dribbling skills (hand dribble and foot dribble) and lead-up games (3-on-3 basketball and small-sided soccer games); folk and line dance; stunts and tumbling.

7th Grade

This course provides students the continuing opportunity to learn through a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for California Public Schools. In 7th grade, the content standards emphasize meeting challenges and making decisions. The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge to individual and dual physical activities; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance, and the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. Units of activity include: physical fitness (activities and assessment, concepts, development and maintenance); cooperative activities (including introductory adventure/outdoor activities, such as orienteering); mature pattern throwing and catching skills (including flying disc skills) applied during small-sided games (team handball/Ultimate Frisbee/softball); track and field skills (including long jump, shot put, high jump, sprints, and relays); golf (with golf ball-size whiffle balls) skills or disc-golf skills applied in golf or disc-golf lead-up games; volleying skills applied in small-sided games (2-on-2 or 3-on-3 volleyball); racket skills applied in lead-up games (paddle tennis/pickle ball/tennis); dribbling skills (hand dribble and foot dribble) applied in small-sided lead-up games (no larger than 4 on 4); multicultural dance; and introductory self-defense.

8th Grade

This course provides students the continuing opportunity to learn through a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive sequentially planned physical education program aligned with the Physical Education Model Content Standards for North Carolina Public Schools. In 8th grade, the content standards emphasize working as a team to solve problems. The focus of this course is the application of movement skills and knowledge (including defensive and offensive strategies) to team physical activities, gymnastics/tumbling, and square dance; the assessment and maintenance of physical fitness to improve health and performance; the requisite knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles and strategies to improve health and performance; and the application of psychological and sociological concepts, including self-responsibility, positive social interaction, and group dynamics, in the learning and performance of physical activity. Units of activity include: physical fitness (activities, assessment, concepts, development and maintenance); cooperative activities; movement skills and strategies applied in modified games of: flag football; soccer or lacrosse; volleyball; basketball or floor hockey; soccer; softball; team handball/ultimate Frisbee; square dance; stunts and tumbling.

High School - Course Description

9th Grade

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn fitness concepts and conditioning techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime.

High School Elecive- Course Descriptions

Cardio & Core Conditioning

Group Fitness

Sports Medicine I

This course is designed for students interested in the career of athletic training. The primary focus includes, but is not limited to, the following topics: The Athletic Training/Sports Medicine (ATSM) Team, organization and administration, injury prevention, physical training and conditioning techniques, nutritional considerations, protective sports equipment, psychology of sport injury/illness, mechanisms and characteristics of sports trauma, tissue response to injury, human anatomy, exercise

physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, CPR/blood borne pathogens, injury assessment and evaluation, environmental concerns, basic taping and bandaging, explanations of therapeutic modalities, basic exercise rehabilitation, drug use/abuse in sports, and skin disorders. Students may be required to engage in practical experience outside of class for the purpose of applying knowledge and techniques learned in class.

Sports Medicine II

This course is designed for students wanting to further their knowledge in the field of athletic training through the integration of information presented in Sports Medicine I. The primary focus includes but is not limited to the following topics: human anatomy, exercise physiology, biomechanics, kinesiology, specific sports injuries or conditions related to the foot/ankle/lower leg, knee, shoulder, elbow, forearm, wrist/hand, hip, thigh, groin, pelvis, abdomen, thorax, lumbar/thoracic/cervical spine, head, face, in addition to other health considerations and advanced taping techniques. Students may be required to engage in practical experience outside of class for the purpose of applying knowledge and techniques learned in class.

Strength Training & Conditioning

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to learn weight training concepts and techniques used for obtaining optimal physical fitness. Students will benefit from comprehensive weight training and cardiorespiratory endurance activities. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of weight training, strength training, aerobic training, and overall fitness training and conditioning. Course includes both lecture and activity sessions. Students will be empowered to make wise choices, meet challenges, and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness, and movement activity for a lifetime

Team Sports

The Team Sports course provides students the opportunity to experience a variety of team sports. Activities include but are not limited to flag football, soccer, ultimate games, speedball, basketball, floor hockey, and lacrosse. Content includes a comparison of various field invasion games examining strategies, proper sportsmanship, refereeing, rules, and skills. This class is designed for the competitive student.

Unified Lifetime Sports

Unified Lifetime Sports is a physical education course that is developmentally appropriate to meet the needs of all learners. Heart Rate Monitors will be used as an assessment tool.

Gross and fine motor skills (throwing, catching, manipulating equipment, etc.)
Skills in dance, individual and group games and sports (including intramural and lifetime sports)
Fundamental motor skills and patterns (throwing, catching, walking, running, etc.)

Junior and Senior students enrolled in this course will be expected to provide specific support to instructors and the program in the following capacities:

Assists students during the performance of instructional activities which may involve assisted walking, getting on or off equipment, or in and out of assistive equipment
Coordinates materials, equipment, facilities and supplies for classes
Sets up, install, maintain and service equipment, materials and supplies used in classes
Trains students and others in the safe and proper use of specialized physical education equipment when necessary
Maintains physical environment and condition of the facility and equipment
Answers students’ questions regarding class assignments
Participates in activities, specialized workshops and special events
Performs related duties as required or assigned

Questions?

Reach out to Jenn Vedder

Health & Physical Education Specialist

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

jenn1.vedder@cms.k12.nc.us