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McHenry District 15 focuses on teaching the whole child through physical education. Integrating the National Association for Sport and Physical Education’s (NASPE) standards into the curriculum ensures a comprehensive approach that goes beyond just physical fitness. Physical education instruction addresses movement, strategies, teamwork, problem-solving, and health-related fitness to contribute to the physical well-being of students and also support the development of various skills and attributes.
McHenry District 15's physical education focuses on building social, psychomotor, and cognitive skills in a safe environment for students to enjoy physical activity, fostering confidence in their abilities and increasing their knowledge of health-related fitness. Additionally, physical education encourages students to find ways to stay physically active beyond the classroom to promote a lifelong commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Key Learning Topics:
- Locomotor movements
- Moving in general space
- Moving in self space
- Manipulative skills using basketball hoops, beanbags, playground balls
- Throwing, tossing, and catching skills
- Gymnastics skills
- Kicking, trapping, bowling and rolling skills
- Rhythmic movement skills
- Rope jumping
- Fitness development
- Team building
- Brain/body connection
- Learning of the cardio respiratory system
- Learning of the major muscles and functions
- Various sports skills and lead-up games
- Body weight exercises
- Health education
