Units+of+Study

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====The goal of the Physical Education program at PRIS is to increase physical fitness, develop a healthy body image, strengthen individual self-esteem, to improve sport related skills and knowledge of games and to empower all students to sustain regular physical activity as a foundation for a healthy, productive and fulfilling life. ====

====Physical Education classes are designed to fulfill the growth, development, behavior and health related fitness needs of each child. I believe that the early years provide a critical opportunity for the growth and mastery of skills that form the basis for later sports and the life-long pleasure in physical activities. ====

//cfullerton@prisborneo.org or ////0542-756-3474. //
=UNITS OF STUDY = 
 * = VOLLEYBALL ||= SOCCER  ||= BASKETBALL  ||= BASEBALL  ||
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 * SWIMMING || <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">ULTIMATE FRISBEE  || <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">GYMNASTICS  || <span style="color: #0000ff; display: block; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">DANCE  ||
 * [[image:http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3186/3030766717_7aab4f4f2f_m.jpg width="180" height="117" align="center"]] || [[image:http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4073/4872037713_cb38c427ba_m.jpg width="180" height="117"]] || [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/147/351684037_a1e20f2f07_m.jpg width="180" height="115"]] || [[image:http://farm1.static.flickr.com/159/378812276_1225e6bded_m.jpg width="183" height="121"]] ||

**Click on any of the units to see sport specific skill videos.**
 * ** TENNIS ** ||  ||   ||   ||
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//<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif;">ECC (Early Childhood Center) // <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">The ECC program emphasizes developmentally appropriate activities based in play while improving basic movement skills. Enjoyment is essential to learning, especially for young children. A safe, active and stimulating environment is created to maximize learning. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 15px;">The aquatics component at PRIS is based on the AustSwim Program and the American Red Cross (ARC) and it is adapted to suit personal needs. The goals of the swim program are to encourage the development of the student’s confidence in the water, increase students awareness and understanding of the need for water safety and to encourage the development of swimming strokes and water skills. __**<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;">//Other Units:// **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15px;"> gymnastics/tumbling, gross motor skill development, throwing and catching, kicking and striking, dance and movement, movement and games. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">__**//Special Activities//**:__ PRIS Friendship Games and Kids Triathlon.
 * <span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Aquatics **

//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 14pt;">Elementary Physical Education- Grades 1-5 // <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">The elementary program emphasizes developing a broad foundation of motor skills for all students while fostering respect and responsibility for others and self. Students at this level find time for experimentation, practice, and decision making about all movement possibilities. The development of personal health and fitness habits also begin during the elementary years focusing on concepts of human wellness, lifetime activity and personal habits. The aquatics component at PRIS is based on the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Australian Learn to Swim, but it is adapted to suit personal needs. The goals of the swim program are to encourage the development of the student’s confidence in the water, increase students awareness and understanding of the need for water safety and to encourage the development of swimming strokes and water skills. Students will be tested on swim skill checklists adapted from the ARC. Each level will test on personal water safety skills, buoyancy; breathe control and underwater swimming, and swimming stroke skills. ====<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Cross Fit Kids is a constantly varied exercise program designed to improve total body fitness. It can be described as “functional fitness”. Students will be working hard to improve strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility while having a great time! ==== //**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">PAW@S Health **// All students Preschool through grade 5 will take health. This class will focus on friendships, conflict resolution, and improving listening skills. Cooperative and Team Building Games, Volleyball, Swimming, American Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Kickball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Dance, Hockey, Frisbee, Bowling, Gymnastic/Tumbling, Cup Stacking, Jump Rope, and Hula Hoops.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Aquatics //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Cross-Fit Kids //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Units //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Special Activities //**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif;">: P.E. Challenge (grades 4-5), PRIS Friendship Games and Kids Triathlon.

//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 24px;">Middle School Physical Education // <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 90%;">MS students will spend more time refining the movement patterns and fundamental skills for team games and individual sports. Developing a positive attitude, working in groups and demonstrating sportsmanship are also emphasized. Ultimately, the goal is for students to take personal responsibility in practicing healthy habits and engaging in regular physical activity. The aquatics component at PRIS is based on the American Red Cross (ARC) and the Australian Learn to Swim, but it is adapted to suit personal needs. The goals of the swim program are to encourage the development of the student’s confidence in the water, increase students awareness and understanding of the need for water safety and to encourage the development of swimming strokes and water skills. Students will be tested on swim skill checklists adapted from the ARC. Each level will test on personal water safety skills, buoyancy; breathe control and underwater swimming, and swimming stroke skills. Cross Fit Kids is a constantly varied exercise program designed to improve total body fitness. It can be described as “functional fitness”. Students will be working hard to improve strength, balance, cardiovascular fitness, and flexibility while having a great time! Health will be taught throughout the school year. Health education gives students the knowledge and skills to examine alternatives and make responsible health-related decisions. Students will work with a couple of programs called "Second Step" and “Big Changes, Big Choices.” Cooperative and Team Building Games, Volleyball, Swimming, American Football, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Kickball, Tennis, Table Tennis, Badminton, Dance, Hockey, Golf, Ultimate Frisbee, Bowling, Gymnastic/Tumbling, Cup Stacking, Jump Rope, and Hula Hoops.
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Aquatics //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Cross-Fit Kids //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">PAW@S Health //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Units //**
 * //<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;">Special Activities //**<span style="font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif;">: PRIS Friendship Games and Kids Triathlon.

//Click here to see the rules for PE//

//<span style="color: #0000ff; font-family: 'Verdana Ref',sans-serif; font-size: 110%;">Click here to see the grading policy //

<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">**__Volleyball Instructional Videos__- underhand service, overhand service, passing, and setting**

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 <span style="color: #800080; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">**SOCCER** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">What you need to know--
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">How to kick a ball- with power and accuracy.
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">How to receive a pass
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Rules of the game
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Names of positions and what their responsibilities are
 * <span style="direction: ltr; font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">How the game starts
 * __Soccer Instructional videos-__ passing, trapping (stop the ball), receiving a pass and dribbling.**

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<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">**PLAYER POSITIONS- GENERAL GUIDELINES** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">1. If you are playing on the left side of the field, stay on that side. Same for the right. If the ball comes into your area, play the ball. Do not move and follow the ball around the field. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">2. If you are playing defense, it is a good idea to __not__ go forward past half field. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">3. Try to form triangles with players on your team- that way you will have many passing options. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">4. The lines are out in soccer. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">5. "off sides" is when you are in the other teams half, ahead of the ball.

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 **__<span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">SWIMMING __** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Part of the swim program is to improve basic stroke technique. Watching someone perform a skill correctly will help you to see what you need to practice. JUMP TO TOP
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 * Notice the angle of the swimmers head and that he keeps his arm on the surface- long body position for a long as possible. ||

 <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">**__TENNIS__** <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">It's tennis season- and that means lots of GREAT tennis matches to watch! If you have time, watch a few games or even a set in the 2012 Australian Open. <span style="font-family: 'Trebuchet MS',Helvetica,sans-serif;">Here are a few video links to watch to help you improve your own tennis skills. || media type="youtube" key="wB6o-MfVZz8?version=3" height="180" width="320" ||
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 * View and see how to hit a **forehand** in tennis. || View and see how to hit a **backhand** in tennis. ||

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 * View and see how to make a **flat serve** in tennis. || View and see how to do a **net volley**. ||