PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The goal of our physical education program is to engage students in moderate to vigorous physical activity, promote lifelong fitness, and develop personal and social responsibility. Our hope is that students who leave our program with these skills will contribute in a positive way to their community
Kindergarten - 2nd grade
In Kindergarten to second grade, the primary focus is to enhance locomotor and non-locomotor skills through developmentally appropriate games and activities. Students gain an understanding of various movements through instruction, demonstration, and application. These units include Locomotor Movements, Fitness, Rhythmic Movements, Low Organized Activities, Track & Field, and Soccer.
3rd - 5th Grades
The third to fifth grade curriculum sequences these fundamental movements into sport-related skills. Students will focus on the fundamentals of various sports. Students learn the rules and skills of each sport and participate in game play. These units include Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Dance, Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer, and Softball.
6th - 8th Grades
The sixth to eighth grade curriculum emphasizes collaboration, communication, and teamwork. Students focus on personal development and individual progress throughout a variety of physical activities. In addition, students will learn to apply health-related knowledge in various aspects of their own lives. Physical activity units include Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer, and Softball. Lastly, students participate in fitness testing in the beginning and end of the year to show each student’s progression.
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In Kindergarten to second grade, the primary focus is to enhance locomotor and non-locomotor skills through developmentally appropriate games and activities. Students gain an understanding of various movements through instruction, demonstration, and application. These units include Locomotor Movements, Fitness, Rhythmic Movements, Low Organized Activities, Track & Field, and Soccer.
3rd - 5th Grades
The third to fifth grade curriculum sequences these fundamental movements into sport-related skills. Students will focus on the fundamentals of various sports. Students learn the rules and skills of each sport and participate in game play. These units include Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Dance, Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer, and Softball.
6th - 8th Grades
The sixth to eighth grade curriculum emphasizes collaboration, communication, and teamwork. Students focus on personal development and individual progress throughout a variety of physical activities. In addition, students will learn to apply health-related knowledge in various aspects of their own lives. Physical activity units include Flag Football, Floor Hockey, Volleyball, Basketball, Track & Field, Soccer, and Softball. Lastly, students participate in fitness testing in the beginning and end of the year to show each student’s progression.
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LAUREN GRANEY
P.E. Teacher, K - 5th Grade
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I graduated in 2011 from DePaul University with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education. At DePaul, I worked as a student manager for the DePaul Women’s Basketball team. Through this experience, I had the opportunity to observe a distinguished coaching staff, Division 1 athletes from all sports, and the inner workings of a respected athletic program. *Fun fact: I have been to every school in the Big East, 2 Big East tournaments, 2 NCAA tournaments, and traveled to the south of France with the team.
In 2014, I graduated from Concordia University Chicago with a Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction with ESL. I chose to pursue this degree because I wanted to learn effective teaching strategies, especially for my ESL students. In August 2015, I married the love of my life, Patrick. We have one beautiful Boxer puppy named Butkus. He is named after Dick Butkus because my husband is a HUGE Bears fan. |
Ryan Skvarenina
P.E. Teacher, 6th - 8th Grade
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I received my teaching degree from Northeastern Illinois University. I am currently in my third year at Peirce as the MYP P.E. teacher. I love teaching physical education because I get a chance to shape lifelong active people. I give the students the tools they need to be physically healthy during their time at Peirce and beyond into the rest of their lives.
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