Early Childhood

Teacher: Ernesto Yanomé |
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From Nursery to Kinder students will cover these aspects during PE classes
Motor Skills
*locomotor movement (walk, run, jump, skip, slide, gallop)
*non locomotor movements (bend, stretch, twist, turn, swing, dodge, balance)
*manipulative skills (toss, catch)
*rhythms & dance activities
Movement Concepts & Principles
*beginning movement vocabulary
* body awareness (body parts, shapes)
*personal & general spatial awareness (areas, levels, pathways, directions)
*aspects of effort
*spatial relationships (above/below, apart/together, behind/in front of, near/far, over/under)
Active Lifestyle
*active participation in all class activities
*activities outside the classroom
*effects & benefits of physical activity
Physical Fitness
*cardiovascular exertion activities
*muscular strength & endurance activities
*flexibility activities
Personal & Social Skills
*rules & procedures
*safe use of equipment
Diversity
*cooperation with others
*appropriate expression of feelings
*simple problem-solving
Value of Physical Activity
*self confidence building through new activities & exploring physical capabilities
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