Physical Education
James Cress - Physical Education Specialist
At Porter Academy, we emphasize the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship as we develop skills and enjoy cooperative games. This emphasis on cooperation rather than competitiveness helps our students develop self-confidence, peer relations, and an intrinsic enjoyment of physical activity -- building a foundation for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
All students engage in organized sensory-motor activities every day, either through PE, OT, or both. Daily movement is important not only for physical health, but also for brain development and success in learning. Please see our research page for more information about the importance of movement to development and learning.
While many of our students can find physical challenges difficult, our small class sizes allow for each student to receive the necessary supports and individualized attention to experience success during PE.
Our 2010-2011 Units
Aug: Fitness pre-testing
Sept: Softball skill building and games
Oct: Frisbee skill building and games
Nov: Floor/Field Hockey skill building and games
Dec: Fitness
Jan: Strategic Challenges
Feb: Basketball skill building and games
Mar: Golf and Soccer skill building and games
Apr: Gymnastics/Tumbling and Dance
May: Cooperative games, fitness, and fitness post-tests
