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Welcome to Physical Education!
Intelligence and skill can only function at the peak of their capacity when the body is healthy and strong.John F. Kennedy
Teacher Name: John Manfreda
Email: jmanfreda@livingston.org
Physical Education: Grades K-5"Empowering All to Learn, Create, Contribute & Grow."
Upcoming Events for 2019-20:November, December & January:
- Gross Motor Skill Development:
-- The Whittle Climbing Adventure (K-5)
The WHITTLE promotes movement exploration & problem solving skills. It challenges students to critically think & plan their movements as they navigate the climbing towers & crossovers (as individuals & as part of a group). WHITTLE activities are designed to enhance balance, flexibility, strength & endurance as children learn to manage & manipulate their body on the various apparatus. WHITTLE activities are also used to reinforce listening & cooperative play skills.
-- Gymnastics & Tumbling (K-5)
- Health-Related Physical Fitness:
-- Physical Fitness Challenges (K-2)
-- 100/200 Yard Run-- Flexed Arm Hang
-- Curl-Ups & Sit & Reach
-- Standing Long Jump
-- Fitnessgram (3-5)
-- Pacer
-- Push-Ups-- Curl-Ups
-- Sit & Reach - Gross Motor Skill Development: