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    What is Developmental Physical Education?  
     
    The term Developmental focuses on the outcomes to be achieved by the student, as a result of participation in the physical education program.  Each student’s unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual development is considered when determining how the outcomes are to be achieved.  Through an individualized approach, which recognizes personal interests and abilities, and appropriate expectations are determined.  Instruction adaptations are also considered during a Developmental Physical Education class they included but are not limited to: determining the pace of instruction, providing appropriate independent and guided practices, modifying equipment. Through an integrated and child centered approach, children develop a positive self-image and learn to feel good about themselves.  Children discover that learning through moving is not only fun but also helps improve the quality of their life.
     
    The below skills and fitness activities are practiced in addition to giving the children an introduction to lessons that will be taught in their regular, up-coming PE classes. This gives children additional practice time and builds confidence to further prepare for their regular PE class and involvement in various physical activities.
     

    Gross Motor / Ball Skills

    Throwing/Tossing underhand 

    Catching     

    Dribbling     

    Batting                     

    Kicking        

    Rolling          

     

    Gross Motor / Loco-motor

    Hopping       

    Skipping      

    Galloping    

    Leaping       

    Sliding                      

    Jumping      

    Running/jogging

     

                                                                       Fitness

    Fitness Tests                                   Components                                        Activities to improve

    Curl-ups                                           abdominal endurance                        curl-ups-v balance

     
    V-sit                                              flexibility                                          stretch all  major
                                                                                                                 muscles groups
     
    Standing long Jump                     lower body strength/power              jump for height 
                                                                                                                 and distance
     
    Flexed arm hang / Pull-ups          upper-body strength                        push-ups-climbing
                                                                                                                 ABC push ups
     
    100/200 yd run                             cardio-respiratory endurance          jogging-jump rope-

                                                                                                                             tag-biking

     

     
     

    What can you and your children do at home?

     

    Keeping children active outside of Physical Education classes through a variety of activities is crucial for developing their physical abilities, improving fitness levels and encouraging an enjoyment of physical activity and exercise.

     

    Some suggested activities for consideration:

     

      1. Spend time every day on one of the gross motor areas above.
      2. Spend time every day on 1 of the 5 fitness areas above
      3. Spend time on playground equipment incorporating upper body strength (climbing) and spatial awareness
      4. Participate in group sports or activities (ball games) and fitness/health  related activities (karate, gymnastics, ice skating, yoga, dance etc.) where emphasis is on skill development , fitness improvement, and enjoyment of physical activity
      5. Spend at least 60 min per day highly active through both exercise and recreational physical activity
      6. Include lifetime recreational activities every week (basketball, jump rope, jogging, biking, swimming, walking, throwing, catching, kicking, rolling etc.)
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