Norris School District, Curriculum

Grade 2 - Physical Education

TEXTBOOK

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DESCRIPTION

      Children are still encouraged to move in their own way but begin to be involved in team concept             and group dependence games.  At this level basic movement work continues with organized work       in a variety of throwing, catching, moving, and other skills as well as handling many different         objects.  Emphasis is placed on perceptual motor skills and solving movement problems.  The         demands in activities become more critical and there is more opportunity to achieve.  Students are       taught elements of good sportsmanship and are given an opportunity to trust in game and relay             situations.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

1.           Students will continue to work on basic movement patterns.

2.           Students will continue to work on balance and posture skills.

3.           Students will work with many different objects (hula hoops, bean bags, aerobics, balls, etc.)

4.           Students will work on parachute activities.

5.           Students will participate in various relays.

6.           Students will be introduced to exercise programs, including flexibility and obstacle courses.

7.           Students will participate in various games that develop upper and lower body strength.

8.           Students will learn the importance of fair play and getting along.

WRITING ACTIVITIES

      Students will trace various shapes and letters as part of fine motor activities.

MULTICULTURAL EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

1.           Students will have access to physical education activities regardless of race.

2.           Students will have nonsexist, unbiased, non-derogatory language in the physical education                                                                   

              classroom.

3.           Hallway poster displays of athletes from various cultures will serve as role models.