Physical Education Curriculum Overview

The Physical Education program at Parkville School is child centered.  Lead - up games are used in every unit to increase the motor, cognitive, emotional and social development of each child.

Children mature at various rates; therefore units are designed in a modified and adaptive way to meet the needs of each individual student. Instructional strategies are used to provide motivating, successful and positive experiences. Learners are challenged with techniques and motor skills to gain confidence in attempting new learning experiences through cooperative games, sports, gymnastics and fitness activities. During classes, each child is given an adequate amount of time practicing the skill and using the equipment. They practice in an open space to avoid injury and to ensure the safety of all students .

Students are involved in various games and activities throughout the year. They include: soccer, football, volleyball, cooperative games, fitness, basketball, gymnastics, hockey, softball and track & field.

Non-manipulative:

-balancing
-jumping and landing
-stretching

Manipulative:

-throwing (toss, roll, throw, shoot)
-catching
-kicking and punting
-dribbling
-volleying
-striking with rackets
-striking with long handled implements (golf, baseball, hockey)

Locomotor:

-walk
-run
-hop
-skip
-gallop
-chasing 
-fleeing
-dodging

Is your child interested in participating in a before school physical education program? We are excited to offer an early morning intramural sports program starting at 8:00 a.m. in the gym with Coach Smith. 

Each week, students will be introduced to numerous skills that will promote long-term athletic development. These fundamental skills will be incorporated into a variety of cooperative games through a sports-themed curriculum.

Kindergarten Intramurals

PreKindergarten Intramurals

Parkville School takes great pride in our ability to donate to the American Heart Association each and every year. Over the past 10 years, we have donated over $40,000!

As part of our Kindness Campaign at Parkville School, students continue to learn about the concept of empathy and the Kids Heart Challenge fundraising program. 

As Kids Heart Challenge Heart Heroes, our Parkville School students and staff are raising funds to help support kids with special hearts and for the health of all hearts. We have been participating in fun activities, learning about keeping our hearts and brains healthy and feeling great for helping others. This is a wonderful opportunity to teach our children empathy and to show them how they can help save lives.

Donations can be made online:

Click here for the direct link for Parkville School!

Please know that all participation and donations are voluntary. 

Thank you for your support!