Physical Education

 

 

We, as Christian educators, feel the great need for an organized physical education program in order to develop the God-given physical gifts with which the children are blessed. It is extremely important to us that the children realize that their bodies are “temples of the Holy Spirit,” and that they are to glorify God in that body as well as in spirit. St. Paul writes in I Corinthians 6:19,20, “Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your body.”

 

Physical education is important in many ways to children; one of these ways is health. Physical conditioning creates better health for a person. The child with good health is happier, better adjusted socially, and able to do better work in school than a child whose health is poor. Health therefore, is not primarily an end in itself but a means to more effective living. The Lutheran elementary school has a large responsibility for fostering the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of children. This it can best do with a proper program of physical education.

 

Physical education is an integral part of the Lutheran elementary school curriculum rather than merely a series of exercise periods; it contributes to many of the most important objectives of education in a democratic society. Children need an enormous amount of exercise, respiration, and other body functions which should be kept us during life.

 

Children’s normal social development requires opportunities for developing recreational interests and skills and for learning to play with others, to choose and respect leaders, and to follow the rules of the game. The potential values of a good physical education program for personality development and effective living should not be overlooked; there is no better way to establish easy and companionable human relations, develop friendships, and learn how to be both a good leader and a good follower than through a modern program of physical education.

 

Bodily exercise is needed for our growth and health. It is a means for keeping our body and soul together. School work may be improved if the child is given a period of physical education where he/she may be active. A good physical education program will equip the child physically, mentally, socially, emotionally, and morally. A well organized program in our schools will provide good recreation and worthy exercise. The Lord has equipped us with sound bodies and sound minds. Therefore, should we not take care of the “temple of the Holy Spirit?”

 

1. To make the children aware of the fact that their body is the dwelling place of the Holy   

2. To make the children realize that their abilities come from God and they must use these

3. To build physical fitness through a vigorous program of exercises and activities.

4. To develop principles of Christian sportsmanship and conduct.

5. To instill in the child a desire to develop his/her skills and body in order to better glorify

 

KINDERGARTEN

1. To develop Christian attitudes towards health and play.

2. To provide big muscle activity in the class period.

3. To develop response to rhythm.

4. To develop cooperation and citizenship.

5. To teach kindness, courtesy, and fairness.

 

FIRST AND SECOND GRADES

1. To develop Christian attitudes towards health and play.

2. To promote willingness to take turns.

3. To encourage group consciousness.

4. To learn fundamental body movements such as running, dodging, turning, stopping,   

5. To acquire ability to direct body movements according to directions furnished by the

6. To learn procedures and rules for simple physical education activities.

7. To acquire ability to follow a student leader.

8. To learn the qualities of a good student leader.

9. To develop simple ball handling skills.

10. To continue development of response to rhythm.

 

THIRD AND FOURTH GRADES

1. To strengthen the habits of Christian conduct.

2. To develop Christian attitudes towards health and play.

3. To provide opportunity for development of skills.

4. To develop better motor coordination.

5. To provide games with more emphasis on rules for leisure time activities.

6. To develop self-control and initiative.

7. To offer each child an opportunity to be a leader and a follower.

8. To emphasize games which provide more team work activity.

9. To provide activities that will develop vigor and endurance.

10. To develop better response to rhythm.

 

FIFTH AND SIXTH GRADES

1. To further develop Christian attitudes toward health and personal hygiene.

2. To develop fundamental athletic skills.

3. To achieve body strength as a result of vigorous participation in the various activities

4. To learn team play and its importance.

5. To learn how to play in an organized manner without direct teacher supervision.

6. To develop a variety of stunts and skills which involve a degree of motor coordination

7. To develop better self-control that enables the child to accept his/her place in the

8. To develop ability to change direction with speed.

9. To maintain and encourage good posture by systematic body building through use of

10. To develop ability to maintain balance.

11. To teach proper warm-up techniques.

 

SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADES

1. To develop a sense of Christian loyalty, responsibility, sportsmanship, and citizenship.

2. To complete the elementary training for running, throwing, jumping, kicking, and

3. To develop specific ball handling skills for complex athletic games.

4. To develop neuro-muscular ability for participation in life-time sports.

5. To know various games and sports.

6. To develop a continuing desire for proper body maintenance through various physical

 

 

 

Kindergarten

            3. Rhythm activities                                               15%

 

Grades 1 and 2

 

Grades 3 and 4

 

Grades 5 and 6

 

Grades 7 and 8