 Exercise and recreation are as necessary as reading. I will rather say more necessary, because health is worth more than learning. -Thomas Jefferson
Ana Mari Henke- Physical Educator Lorenzo Martinez- Physical Educator Michelle Myers- Recreational Therapist Jeff Raborn- Recreational Therapist Kathleen Sheehan- Recreational Therapist
Mission Statement The purpose of our program is to provide quality elementary physical education to all students. This is done through various cooperation, team and skill building activities which focus on overall physical wellness. The curriculum includes the psycomotor, cognitive, affective and health related areas of fitness and health and is also aligned with New Mexico State Standards and Benchmarks as well as NASPE and NCTRC Standards. |
 August...Introduction, Rules and Safety -Use of equipment, following game and activity direction, learning to work with a partner
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 September...Movement Patterns and Spatial Awareness -Walking, Running, Hopping, Skipping, Galloping, Respecting others space |
 October...Balancing, Jumping, and Landing -Horizontal and Vertical Jumping, Standing on one foot, Stability Pads, Scooter-boards, Balance Beams |
 November...Throwing and Catching -Tossing and Catching to self, with a partner, off the wall, off a bounce |
 December...Throwing, Catching and Relationships -Beanbags, Koosh Balls, Utility Balls, Scarves, Frisbees, Foam Balls |
 January...Dribbling and Passing -Basketballs, Footballs, Soccer Balls, Volley Balls, Beach Balls |
 February...Paddles, Racquets and Hand-Eye Coordination -Paddloons, Badminton, Scoop Ball, Volleying, Hand Ball |
 March...Fitness Concepts -Heart Rate, Cardiovascular Fitness, Muscle Strength and Endurance, Flexibility
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 April...Chasing, Fleeing and Dodging -Tag Games, Relay Race, Relay Games, Foam Dodge Ball |
 May...Cooperative Games, First Tee Golf Day, Field Day and Closure -Golf, Coordination, Team Building, Tee Ball, Human Knot |
