Clubs
Sope Creek Clubs are here! Please see the "clubs" section of this website for more information.
Sope Creek Clubs are here! Please see the "clubs" section of this website for more information.
There have been a couple stories in the news lately that have really caught our attention, one of these being the alarming rate of childhood obesity. I think most of us would agree that a big contributor to this, amongst other things, is the growing amount of time that our children spend playing video games and sitting in front of the television. As a P.E. department we would love to think that this summer, given the option, our students will choose physical activities rather than other sedentary options.
Something else that has been in the news lately is a scientific study proving that exercise has a positive effect on our ability to learn in the classroom. A link to this Newsweek article can be found under the “P.E. Links” section of this website. It is titled Stronger, Faster, Smarter.
Research also suggests that those who maintain an active, healthy lifestyle as adults are those who indulge in physical activities that they enjoy. It is our belief that those given the fundamental skills (throw, catch, strike, etc.) to succeed in physical activities will achieve a greater level of enjoyment. The summer is the perfect time to hone basic skills, as the time allotted for school P.E. is simply not enough.
This year we will be offering the Creek Challenge to 4th and 5th graders in support of our mission statement. We will also be doing a Fitness Assessment for all students in 2nd through 5th grade. Please visit the "P.E. Awards" section of this site for more information and a link to the standards.
Thank You for visiting our new website! We will be updating it regulary with new information regarding Sope Creek Physical Education. We have many neat activities planned for this spring including Field Day and Skill/Fitness Challenges. Check back soon for more information. Please feel free to contact us any time with questions and comments. We appreciate your support!
Due to our limited gym space, we make every effort to go outside. However, we do not go out unless the temperature is above forty degrees.
