Physical Education at Miller Avenue
Welcome to another exciting year in Physical Education. At Miller Avenue, our goal is to provide your child with a fun, healthy and nurturing physical education experience. Below your will find a brief overview of some of the activities we will be covering throughout the course of the school year. We look forward to working with your child.
| Physical Educators |
| Josh Bonventre |
| Teresa Chambel |
What’s Going On in Physical Education
| Sports Skills |
Students will learn a variety of skills such as dribbling, shooting, catching, fielding, passing, throwing, and more. |
| Rollerblading |
Each child will learn how to rollerblade at their own pace. As
the students progress we introduce various skating skills,
including skating backwards. |
| Whittle Gym |
In this adventurous unit, students will climb the whittle gym, as we decorate, and transform the gym into a completely new setting. |
| Personal Fitness |
Our brand new rock wall is the centerpiece of this unit! Children will climb cargo nets, discover new exercises, and learn about the importance of lifelong fitness. |
| Healthy Choices |
What’s a healthy snack? Why should I exercise? Students will learn how to answer these questions and more as we learn how to make healthy choices together. |
| Cooperative Challenges |
From discovering more about each other as individuals to diffusing an active volcano, students will come together to problem solve and complete challenges throughout this fun filled unit. |
| Field Day |
All students participate in this all day celebration of fitness and community. |
| Minithon |
One of the most cherished events at Miller Avenue. Students will participate in an actual road run around the streets of Miller Avenue. |
| Character Education |
Students will learn the importance of respect, caring, fairness, trustworthiness, citizenship, and responsibility throughout the course of the year as we promote good character in physical education. |
The Many Benefits of Exercise
Every child can benefit from regular exercise. Kids who are active will:
- Have stronger muscles and bones
- Have a leaner body because exercise helps control body fat
- Be less likely to become overweight
- Possibly lower blood pressure and blood cholesterol levels
- Have a better outlook on life
Besides enjoying the health benefits of regular exercise, kids who are physically fit are better able to handle physical and emotional challenges.
Health Tips
- If it’s not in your house, you are less likely to eat it.
- Go for a walk around the block after dinner.
- Find healthier alternatives to your favorite snacks.
- Find a friend to exercise with and keep each other accountable.
- Exercising with your child can be gratifying and will set a great example for them. Try a variety of activities to keep things fun and interesting.