Washington GT Magnet Elementary School

3-5 Electives

Physical Education/Health

BEGINNING GYMNASTICS
This course is designed for the student who has an interest in investigating and developing basic gymnastic tumbling and apparatus skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn rolls, balances, stands and stunts on mats, balance beam, even bars, and vaulting horse. They will gradually improve in individual balance, flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance. Safety and spotting techniques will be especially emphasized.

INTERMEDIATE GYMNASTICS
As a continuation, this course is designed for the student who has successfully completed BEGINNING GYMNASTICS. After a brief review of basic skills, spotting, and safety, students will concentrate on individually refining technique and will learn more difficult mat and apparatus skills. The teacher will introduce simple combinations and routines. Depending on individual talent, students may create simple routines for class presentation.

LIFETIME SPORTS I
This course is designed for the student who is interested in investigating and developing skills in a variety of lifetime sport activities. Students will learn the basic skills, rules and regulations, game play and strategies, and care of equipment associated with each sport. Individual and dual sports to be covered in this course will include archery, golf, and badminton.

LIFETIME SPORTS II
This course is designed for the student who is interested in investigating and developing skills in a variety of lifetime sport activities. Students will learn the basic skills, rules and regulations, game play and strategies, and care of equipment associated with each sport. Individual and dual sports to be covered in this course will include bowling, track and field, and tennis.

RACKET SPORTS
This course is designed for the student who is interested in investigating and developing skills in a variety of racket sports. Emphasis will be placed on skills, drills, and rules, care of equipment, lead-up activities, and game situations. Racket sports to be covered in this course should include table tennis, badminton, racket ball, and tennis depending on facilities and availability of equipment.

TEAM SPORTS I
This course is designed for the student who is interested in investigating and developing skills in a variety of team sports. Emphasis will be placed on skills, drills, and rules, care of equipment, lead-up activities, and game situations. Good sportsmanship and team cooperation will be stressed. Team sports to be covered in this course will include kickball, soccer, and basketball.

TEAM SPORTS II
This course is designed for the student who is interested in investigating and developing skills in a variety of team sports. Emphasis will be placed on skills, drills, and rules, care of equipment, lead-up activities, and game situations. Good sportsmanship and team cooperation will be stressed. Team sports to be covered in this course will include volleyball, speedball, and softball.

Health

SHAPING UP
Who’s in control of having a healthy body? Aerobic exercises and nutritional education will enhance the awareness of what food and exercise can do for the body. Emphasis will be on weight control and acceptance of responsibility for one's self.

Washington GT Magnet Elementary School
Phone: (919) 856-7960 / Fax: (919) 856-7985