November 2003

Dear 3rd Grade Parents,

The following concepts have been covered with your child in physical education class during the first marking period:

• Aerobic fitness—being able to run or play for a long time without stopping. Thus far, we’ve attempted to fast walk or jog non-stop for six minutes. Students are encouraged to use the talk test or pacing chart to find the correct speed for them to move.

• Flexibility concepts—students have reviewed the wall stretch, quad stretch, and the sit and lean stretch

• Various activities to promote muscular strength and endurance

• Instep kick—using proper form to kick a stationary ball with the instep (where the laces are) and hitting a goal approximately 35 feet away. Students also practiced dribbling and kicking at a goal.

• Foot dribbling using the inside, outside, and instep of the foot while moving in various directions. Students also attempted to maintain control while being defended.

• Football related concepts, with an emphasis on throwing and catching skills. These skills were then incorporated into activities that involved offensive and defensive strategies. Students were also introduced to punting.

• Various locomotor movements including walking, galloping, skipping, hopping on one foot, jumping on two feet, leaping, sliding, and running

• Showing self-control by making good decisions, even if they are excited or angry

If you have any questions, please contact me here at school.

Sincerely,

Mike Getsinger Physical Education Specialist