Movement - Dance - Phys Ed

Teacher: Karen

 

Possible Units of Study

 

Philosophy

The overall goal of the Movement /Physical Education program at Midtown West is to inspire children to be physically active by engaging them in a variety of fun, skill building movement activities .  From the process of creating a dance to striving for a goal, the children strengthen and fine tune their skills, both physical, and interpersonal,  including teamwork and sportsmanship. Whether they are motivated most by competitive sports or creative dance they will gain the exposure,  knowledge  and experience  to make movement  an ongoing part of their lives.

 

K-2 Curriculum

• Stretch and exercise warm ups based in gymnastics and dance.
• Gymnastic/Tumbling basics
• Movement warm ups and games using imagery and fantasy
• Skill developing sport lead up games
• Folk Dances with performance at MTW Annual Hoe Down
• Dance Making
• Health/Nutrition discussions and related movement games 

3-5 Curriculum

• Stretch and exercise warm ups based in gymnastics and dance.
• Gymnastic/Tumbling
• Movement games
• Sport skills and/or games of Kickball, Wiffleball, Soccer,  Hockey, Volleyball,  Basketball,  Tennis and La Cross.
• Folk Dances with performance MTW Annual Hoe Down
• Dance improvisation and choreography
• Health/Nutrition discussions and related games