Physical Education/Health

Teachers
Susan Parent
Eric Shane
Jacob Gadomski
Donald Levine

Jack Jackter Intermediate School's Physical and Health Education program promotes a variety of activities that will lead to a healthy life style. Emphasis will be placed on health and fitness goals needed for the enhancement of intellectual pursuits and interests of all students. The Physical and Health education program is based on the concept of providing differentiated instruction for all students. Our program will foster the growth and development of the individual child and provide the opportunity to pursue healthy and active lifestyle.

Physical and Health Education

• Learn skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.
• Be physically fit
• Participate regularly in physical activity
• Learn the implications of and benefits from involvement in physical activities
• Understand and demonstrate the value of physical activity and its contributions to a healthful lifestyle.
• Provide all students with the knowledge and behavior to make informed decisions about their health
• Provide students with opportunities to learn and practice life skills and develop character traits for positive health behaviors
• Encourage student to solve health problems and think critically

Curriculum Guide and Events

Physical Education
Fall Curriculum Grade 3
• Movement Fundamental 
     Body Movement
     Manipulative Fundamentals
• Soccer Basics
• Throwing and Catching

Fall Curriculum Grade 4
• Connecticut Physical Fitness Mastery Tests
    One Mile Run Walk (Aerobic Endurance)
    Curl-Ups (Abdominal Strength)
    Sit and Reach (Flexibility)
    Right Angle Push-Ups ( Upper Body Strength)
• Fitness Unit
• Soccer Unit

Fall Curriculum Grade 5
• Physical Fitness Mini Unit
• Soccer Unit
• Lacrosse Unit

Winter Curriculum Grade 3
• Volleyball Skills
• Basketball Skills
• Adventure Games and Initiatives
• Dance

Winter Curriculum Grade 4
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Adventure Games and Initiatives
• Dance Unit

Winter Curriculum Grade 5
• Volleyball
• Basketball
• Adventure games and Activities
• Dance

Spring Curriculum Grade 3
• Track and Field Events
• Outdoor Adventure Games & Activities
• Fitness Unit (CT Mastery Preparation)

Spring Curriculum Grade 4
• Track and Field Events
• Outdoor Adventure Activities

Spring Curriculum Grade 5
• Track and Field Events
• Outdoor Adventure Activities

Health

Curriculum Grade 3
Human Body
• Introduction to the Human Body
   Skeletal System
   Muscular System
   Circulatory System
   Digestive System
   Respiratory System
   Nervous
Nutrition
Fitness

Curriculum Grade 4
• Nutrition
• Tobacco & Alcohol
• Decision Making
• Safety

Curriculum Grade 5
• Nutrition
• Disease Prevention
• Human Growth and Development
• Prevention Safety First Aid

Events and Activities
March 4, 2008 - Grade 5 Human Growth and Development Parent Program
March 3-14 - CMT VBrick Aerobics
May 7, 2008 - A.C.E.S ACES Day All Children Exercising Simultaneously
June, 17 2008 - Grade 5 Field Day
June, 18 2008 - Grade 3 & 4 Field Days