Physical Education
Physical Education
The goals of the physical education program are:
- Sportsmanship – students will continue to learn the meaning of sportsmanship, to be gracious in winning and losing and to respect their opponents and officials.
- Teamwork – students will learn to play as a team member, learn to work together towards a common goal and be composed & respectful at all times.
- Organized Sports – Students will begin to learn organized team sports. This includes but is not limited to, soccer, basketball, football, baseball, volleyball. Students will learn the rules of each game, the objectives and skill sets required to play the game.
- Diet, Nutrition and Exercise – Students will learn the importance of diet and nutrition as it pertains to sports, endurance, and well-being. Students will learn proper eating habits and exercise that are required to maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.
Physical Education In Preschool
Fundamental Movement Skills
- Balance.
- Locomotor Skills.
- Manipulative Skills.
Active Physical Play
- Active Participation.
- Cardiovascular Endurance.
- Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, and Flexibility.
Perceptual Motor Skills and Movement Concepts
- Develop and refine gross motor skills (hopping, galloping, jumping, running.
- Spatial Awareness.
- Body Awareness.
- Directional Awareness.
Physical Education in Junior Kindergarten/Kindergarten
Movement Education/Rhythm
- Basic Movement (walking, jogging, jumping).
- Pathways (straight, curved, zig-zag).
- Directions (forward, backward, sideways, up and down, diagonal).
- Ranges (near and far).
- Levels (high, medium, low)
Wellness
- Explain how decisions to be active can have a direct impact on feelings.
- Explain how participation in regular physical activity contributes to health and well-being.
- Identify safety rules used when participating in movement activities.
- Identify foods that promote a healthy lifestyle.
Manipulative Skills
- Develop spatial and coordination skills through movement and manipulative activities.
- Perform various movement/manipulative skills (kicking, striking) with appropriate control during skill practice.
- Identify body parts that are used to control objects during manipulative activities.
Movement/Locomotor/Non-locomotor Skills
- Develop and refine fine and stationary gross motor skills when in self-space.
- Demonstrate basic activity and safety rules when performing non-locomotor skills.
Cooperative Games
- Distinguish between offense and defense during game play.
- Explain what it means to display good sportsmanship.
- Demonstrate cooperative and competitive strategies in movement activities.
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2022-2023 School Calendar
New safety precautions were implemented beginning April 2022 to ensure the health of every student and educator. These changes are enacted in tandem with ever-changing guidelines requested by the State of New Jersey, including:
- Classrooms are equipped with hand sanitizers, UV filtration systems, and a UV wand for disinfecting
- On-site Registered Nurse (RN) to examine students as per CDC guidelines
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Cedar Hill Prep School offers several transportation methods to ensure a Cedar Hill Prep School is always in reach. A plethora of communities can take advantage of these routes, including:
- Princeton
- Franklin Park
- Rocky Hill
