P.E and Swimming.

P.E

Physical education is an integral part of the total education of every child in Kindergarten through Grade 12.
Quality physical education programs are needed to increase the physical competence, health-related fitness, self-responsibility and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime.

Stress Reduction - Physical activity becomes an outlet for releasing tension and anxiety, and facilitates emotional stability and resilience.

Strengthened Peer Relationships - Physical education can be a major force in helping children socialize with others successfully and provides opportunities to learn positive people skills. Especially during late childhood and adolescence, being able to participate in dances, games and sports is an important part of peer culture.

Improved Self-confidence and Self-esteem - Physical education instills a stronger sense of self-worth in children based on their mastery of skills and concepts in physical activity. They can become more confident, assertive, independent and self-controlled.

Experience Setting Goals - Gives children the opportunity to set and strive for personal, achievable goals.



warm up




Making a Circle



Warm up Exercises

 Learning how to throw and catch the ball.

 

Learning how to kick into the Goal Post

Swimming

Swimming is a skill that all kids should learn and it is a skill that remains with them throughout their lives. Children should be involved in swimming lessons to become comfortable with the water. They should learn to swim from a trusted adult so that it can be an enjoyable experience. Children should be given opportunities to swim once they have learned how, so they can continue to build on their new abilities and develop good form and technique. Photo Credit swim practice image by tomcat2170 from Fotolia.com

Swimming is a skill that all kids should learn and it is a skill that remains with them throughout their lives. Children should be involved in swimming lessons to become comfortable with the water. They should learn to swim from a trusted adult so that it can be an enjoyable experience. Children should be given opportunities to swim once they have learned how, so they can continue to build on their new abilities and develop good form and technique.

Swimming can provide varying health benefits for children. Children shouldn't be performing strength training exercises with weights, but swimming provides natural resistance. This resistance will stimulate their muscles and help build strength. In addition, swimming provides a cardiovascular workout that children can do for an extended period of time.