Centennial Elementary School

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                                                                                                                                                                                                   TEACHER

Mr. Hood, M.P.H.  

CONTACT NUMBERS

Phone: 720-972-5290

Email: taylor.hood@adams12.org  

INTRODUCTION

Hello!  I am the physical education teacher, intramural program director, and school wellness monitor at Centennial Elementary.  This website is designed to give you information on what you can expect from the physical education and intramural programs at our school.   

EDUCATION

·Northwestern College (Orange City, IA). Major: Physical Education.  Minors: Health and Spanish.  ·University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO). Major: Community Health Education.  

PHILOSOPHY OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION  

Physical education is the phase of general education that deals with the physical, mental, emotional and social development of the individual through human movement.  The physical domain requires students to develop their organic and neuromuscular systems through physical activities.  The mental domain relates to acquiring and ordering knowledge, understanding relationships and making cognitive judgments.  The emotional and social domains include the responsibility for individuals to develop desirable attitudes and values that are supportive to society.  Emphasis at the elementary level should be made on making activities enjoyable and exciting while maximizing participation. 

PHYSICAL EDUCATON PROGRAM

Grades           Focus                                                                       

K-1st          Body Management Competence (e.g. balance, laterality, spatial judgments,etc.)Example objective: Student makes both large and small body shapes in place and moving. 

2nd-3rd        Fundamental Skills (i.e. nonlocomotor: bend, twist; locomotor: walk, run; manipulative: throw, catch)  Example objective: Student catches a ball thrown by a partner using properly positioned hands. 

4th-5th        Specialized Skills (combinations of body management and fundamental skills in small and large game activities)   Example objective: Student utilizes manipulative skills (e.g. catching, throwing, etc.) in small game situations. 

*Focus areas and objectives are based on national and district standards.  Please remember:

(1)   The ultimate purpose of any physical education program is to guide children into being physically active for a lifetime.(2)   Children should engage in physical activity appropriately designed for their developmental levels.(3)   Recess and physical education are important, but different parts of the school program.(4)   Physical activity and physical education are not the same.(5)   Physical education programs and athletic programs are different (i.e. physical education class versus intramurals). Source: Appropriate Practices for Elementary School Physical Education, National Association for Sport and Physical Education (2000).

INTRAMURAL PROGRAM                                                                                                                      

Meeting Times:

4th Grade meets 7:00-7:30 a.m. each Tuesday (October-April, excluding December)

5th Grade meets 7:00-7:30 a.m. each Wednesday (October-April, excluding December)

Activities:

Indoor Soccer, Basketball, Floor Hockey, Volleyball, Whiffle Ball, Flag Football, and Others

Requirements:

*A permission slip must be signed and returned to Mr. Hood before a student may participate. 
*Students must be on time each day.
*Athletic shoes (i.e. tennis shoes) are needed. 
*Black-soled shoes (that mark the floor) are not allowed.  

FIELD DAY

Students are allowed to participate in our annual Field Day at the end of the year.  Children receive a GoGurt popsicle and participation ribbon upon completing the events.  It is expected that children compete in a healthy manner and display good sportsmanship throughout the day.

WEB LINKS

Check out these great websites to learn more about health and wellness for kids! 

http://www.nick.com/myworld/letsjustplay/ - Nickelodeon has a plan to get kids fit! This site rocks!  

http://www.mypyramid.gov/kids/ - Learn about the new food guide pyramid for kids.  There are plenty of games to play!

www.healthiergeneration.org/kids - The Alliance for a Healthier Generation has cool videos, contests, and even a gameshow!

 http://www.kidshealth.org/kid - Learn about disease, feelings, and other things associated with staying healthy.  Awesome! 

UPDATES

Check back regularly for new things!