Elementary Physical Education

Having a physical education program at Northpoint Christian School benefits our students in many ways. Some of the benefits are listed below:

Health

Participation in a physical activity can greatly improve the students’ flexibility, motor skills, endurance, and strength.  Exercise is proven to help reduce the risk of obesity with the aid of eating well balanced meals.

Self Esteem/Confidence

Confidence/self- esteem have a significant impact on our relationships with others.  I encourage the students, on a daily basis, to always do their best and never give up. Physical activity promotes a strong sense of confidence, self- worth, and independence.

T.E.A.M

Together Everyone Achieves More is the acronym for team. Being a part of a team means that we work together to achieve a goal.  P.E. is a time they learn fair play skills and cooperation. Students have an opportunity to develop teamwork skills, leadership, and responsibility.

This semester the first grade students worked as a team to invent their own game.  Mrs. Boling gave the students the following game instructions: list the equipment needed, explain the rules/instructions, include their names and group number on the paper.

Each group of students had the opportunity to present their game to the class. At the end of class, each child was given a ballot to cast a vote of their favorite game.  The team with the most votes had the opportunity to demonstrate their game at the next P.E. c lass.

We all know how important exercise is in our daily lives.  Exercise and nutrition is the path to health and well-being.  Northpoint Christian is hosting the first ever Color Run 5k on Saturday, March 29^th.   This is a great opportunity for families to exercise and spend time together.   For more information about the event, contact Trisha Pihringer at tpihringer@ncstrojans.com or 662-349-5129. Hope to see you there!

Wendy Boling

Elementary Physical Education