Lowell Physical Education/Health Teacher
Ms. Donahue’s Physical Education/Health Goals: I am inspired to create better opportunities for students to participate, perform and lead in physical education class, and through this, improve their life choices. I am striving for the student’s self- esteem, social skills and teamwork to improve from taking part in the different activities. I am inspired to create better opportunities for students to participate, perform and lead in physical education class, and through this, improve their life choices. I am striving for the student’s self- esteem, social skills and teamwork to improve from taking part in the different activities.
A few reminders: Students have physical education/health class twice a week for 40 minutes Students must wear sneakers for safety concerns Students should be prepared to move and have fun!
The Physical Education/Health program is based on the National Physical Education and Health Standards
Sample of Physical Education/Health Activities:
Project Adventure
Cooperative Games
Low Organizational Games
Character Building
Health Related Activities
Movement Exploration
Skill Related Activities
Sports Related Activities
Fitness Challenges
Dance
Climbing net/wall
Parachute
Special Programs: Before & After school Sports Program Jump rope team Jump rope for heart Specialists assembly Field day Teddy bear social Family picnic
Nothing can stop you from being a winner if you really give it all you’ve got!
Bibliography: “Updating Your Health & Wellness and Physical Education Program” Instructor: Marc J. Alterio Northeastern University Project Adventure and Cooperative Games workshop at Danvers High school Endicott Youth for Understanding conference