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Physical Education

Email:  Miss D. Lennox

Students in first through sixth grade had the opportunity to experience some of the winter Olympic events (without the snow and ice).

These are the events we did in physical education class:

Biathlon - Students cross-country skied and then threw bean bags at a target.

Ski jump - Students jumped off a springboard trying to achieve maximum distance on the mat.

Curling - Students slid bean bags on the floor trying to get closest to the target.

Ice skating - Students chose between speed skating and figure skating.

Skeleton - Students moved across the gym on scooters face-down.

Cross-country skiing- Students used teamwork to maneuver across the gym.

We had a busy fall in physical education and we are looking forward to a fun and active winter and spring.

Many people make New Year’s resolutions regarding health and well-being. Do you have goals and a plan to get there? 

As a family, consider taking the President’s Challenge http://www.fitness.gov/challenge/index.html
The President's Challenge is a program that encourages all Americans to make being active part of their everyday lives. No matter what your activity and fitness level, the President's Challenge can help motivate you to improve. Start earning Presidential awards for your daily physical activity and fitness efforts.

The 3rd-6th grade students have already started preparing and practicing for the Presidential Fitness Assessments that will occur in May. Here are the qualifying standards. For the Presidential Fitness Award (the 85th percentile) and the National Fitness Award (the 50th percentile), students must achieve the scores listed for their age for all 5 of the fitness assessments.

Find information about things to do in the area that involve physical activity.

Physical activity information web-site for parents:

Ideas from KTES students for physical activities that can be done at home

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Exercise!The New Jersey Core Curriculum has 2 standards for physical education.

Standard 2.5 – Motor Skill Development – All students will utilize safe, efficient and effective movement to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Standard 2.6 – Fitness - All students will apply health-related and skill-related fitness concepts and skills to develop and maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

 Through physical education at Knowlton Township School, we are working to achieve these standards.

   Sneakers must be worn for physical education. Sneakers must cover the entire foot and ideally, they should either have laces or Velcro to secure the shoe to your child’s foot. Boots and sandals are not safe or acceptable.

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Internet sites of interest:

There are many places within our regions that provide opportunities for physical activities such as hiking, biking, boating and playing.