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Physical Education relies on learning by doing—moving and manipulating objects, bodily movements, competitive and collaborative sports and movement games. During Phy Ed, students work on specific physical skills such as coordination, balance, dexterity, strength, flexibility, and speed with classroom teacher.
Sportsmanship, strategy and skill improvement are a must! Some of the equipment used: parachute, a variety of balls, jump ropes, scooters, mats, balance beam, bean bags, cage ball, flags, hoops, and pins. A few of the games:  line soccer, relays, parachute, numerous tag games, cooperative activities, etc., etc..


Integration: math, reading writing, social studies, science, music, health, vocabulary, etc.



Bodily/ Kinesthetic Source: Walter McKenzie/ surfaquarium.com
Core Characteristics:

* Sensory – internalizes information through bodily sensation
* Reflexive – responds quickly and intuitively to physical stimulus
* Tactile – demonstrates well-developed gross and/or fine motor skills
* Concrete – expresses feelings and ideas through body movement
* Coordinated – shows dexterity, agility, flexibility, balance and poise
* Task Orientated – strive to learn by doing