Wyngate Olympic Field Day will be held on Monday, May 7, for Grades 3, 4, & 5 and on Tuesday, May 8, for Kindergarten, and Grades 1 & 2.
Field Day will follow an Olympic Theme this year! Each class will choose a country, learn about their country, and dress to represent their country during Olympic Field Day. We will have an Opening Ceremony to kick off the day. In the morning, students will compete against other countries in team relay events to win Gold, Silver or Bronze ribbons. Countries will also be judged on their sportsmanship skills and one country from each grade level will receive a Spirit Award for being such great sports. In the afternoon, students will participate in Go for the Gold activities. Students who participate in at least 20 activities will receive an individual award for Olympic fitness. At the end of the day, Gold, Silver, Bronze, and Spirit Awards will be announced for each country. Remember to wear your country colors as decided by your class, put on sunscreen, and pack a water bottle. GO FOR THE GOLD!
Welcome!
Living a healthy lifestyle is a choice. Everyday people make choices to be physically active, eat healthy foods, and do things that make them happy. Developing a love for a physical activity and eating healthful foods as a child can be the foundation for a long, healthy life. Physical Education exposes children to a wide variety of physical skills, activities, games, and sports as well as the positive effects on the body’s systems from physical activity and good nutrition. Since elementary students only have physical education once a week, it is extremely important for PE teachers and parents to work together to help their children enjoy being physically active and making good choices when it is time to eat. Below you will find a list of rules for physical education along with how you as the parent can help enforce those rules at school and at home. Also, don't forget to ask your child what they did in physical education each week. Get outside with them and help them practice the skill that they learned. Commit to making exercise a fun thing for the whole family! Have fun!
Be Prepared
Safety, safety, safety. It is extremely important for students to come to class dressed and ready to be active. Remember that we will be walking, jogging, running, skipping, galloping, sliding, jumping, hopping, etc. so sneakers are the preferred footware to reduce the risk of injury. We will also be using many different types of equipment so loose clothing such as big shirts and dresses and long hair can get caught in the equipment. Please dress your child in clothes that you would put on to work out in and tie back your child's long hair. Click on your child's grade level to find out what day s/he has physical education and mark it on your calendar. Safety in physical education starts with the right outfit!
Freeze on the Signal
As adults, we are aware of many signals that tell us to stop or use caution. In physical education, we use a whistle and/or music to signal our students to immediately stop, look, and listen. We use the signal to give instruction or "think abouts" during an activity, to address any safety issues, or to transition students from one activity to the next.
Use Equipment and Move Responsibly
The purpose of a lighthouse is to warn a ship of danger and guide them safely on their way. Let's face it, children are very impulsive and need to be taught how to think before they act. The picture of the lighthouse serves as a reminder to students to (1) always look forward, backward, and side-to-side before and while moving around the gym or for example, swinging a bat or throwing a ball and (2) before moving or using equipment, always ask yourself, "Is this the best way that I can do this?" or "Is this safe?" A captain of a ship must slow down and think about the safest pathway before moving the ship safely. As teachers and parents we want our kids to think like a captain of ship.
Be a Good Sport
From the research of Dr. Darrell J. Burnett, Sportsmanship is the ability to: win without gloating, lose without complaining, and treat your opponent with respect. If you make a mistake, don't pout or make excuses, learn from it, and be ready to continue to play. If a teammate makes a mistake, offer encouragement, not criticism. If you win, don't rub it in. If you lose, don't make excuses. For more information and to get a printable Sportsmanship Checklist, visit http://www.printablechecklists.com/checklist38.shtml As parents and teachers, it is important for us to model good sportsmanship to help our children develop an understanding that the real winners in sports are those who know how to persevere and to behave with dignity — whether they win or lose a game.
Clean Up
The typical instructional agenda in physical education is (1) warm up, (2) instruction of the skill or activity/reminder of cues, (3) activity or activities that help develop the physical skill, (4) cool down, and (5) stretch and reflect. Involving all students in the clean up process not only teaches them responsibility but it also teaches them that if everyone shares in the clean up process then the class will have less time transitioning and more time being active.
Eat Vegetables and Fruit Everyday
Research shows that people who eat more vegetables and fruit in their diet naturally reduce the amount of calories, fat, and salt they have everyday. Children will not be eating fruits and vegetables in physical education but they will consistently be reminded of how good fruits and vegetables are for their bodies and minds. As teachers and parents, we are the stepping stone on teaching our children how to make good decisions when it is time to eat. Check out the PE Links tab and go to the Choose My Plate website to view the new way USDA is educating adults and children about the Food Pyramid. Did you eat your full-serving of fruit and veggies today????
Grading in Physical Education
4=(O - Outstanding)
Your child has a complete understanding of what is being taught.
3=(S - Satisfactory)
Your child has a general understanding of what is being taught.
2*=(N - Needs Improvement)
Your child has a developing understanding of what is being taught.
1*=(N - Needs Improvement)
Your child has a minimal understanding of what is being taught.
*Students who perform below a proficient level of 3 or 4 will be provided multiple opportunities during the marking period to demonstrate concept or skill knowledge through alternative assessment methods.
Students are evaluated by a set of six standards:
Your child has a complete understanding of what is being taught.
3=(S - Satisfactory)
Your child has a general understanding of what is being taught.
2*=(N - Needs Improvement)
Your child has a developing understanding of what is being taught.
1*=(N - Needs Improvement)
Your child has a minimal understanding of what is being taught.
*Students who perform below a proficient level of 3 or 4 will be provided multiple opportunities during the marking period to demonstrate concept or skill knowledge through alternative assessment methods.
Students are evaluated by a set of six standards:
- Exercise physiology
- Biomechanical principles
- Social psychological principles
- Motor learning principles
- Physical activity
- Skillfulness
