Elementary Specials (K-4th Grade)
Early elementary grades (ECE-1st) learn how to control their bodies and manipulate objects. Students are frequently working alone or with just one partner. Units include locomotor movement, gymnastics, rolling/tossing/dribbling, throwing/catching, soccer, tennis, kickball, and dance.
Middle elementary grades (2nd-3rd) continue to practice skills and start to apply those skills in game like settings. Units include locomotor movement, teamwork, gymnastics, throwing and catching, ultimate, basketball, soccer, tennis, kickball, and dance.
Upper elementary (4th grade) students refine skills and apply them in small sided games. Units include teamwork, gymnastics, ultimate, basketball, soccer, tennis, kickball, dance, football and volleyball. Students also start to explore individual activities with skateboarding and rollerblading units.
All elementary students will explore novelty units such as mini golf and fishing!
Middle elementary grades (2nd-3rd) continue to practice skills and start to apply those skills in game like settings. Units include locomotor movement, teamwork, gymnastics, throwing and catching, ultimate, basketball, soccer, tennis, kickball, and dance.
Upper elementary (4th grade) students refine skills and apply them in small sided games. Units include teamwork, gymnastics, ultimate, basketball, soccer, tennis, kickball, dance, football and volleyball. Students also start to explore individual activities with skateboarding and rollerblading units.
All elementary students will explore novelty units such as mini golf and fishing!
Middle School Choice Specials (5th-8th Grade)
Middle school students can elect to play team sports or individual activities during physical education class. Offering students a choice increases engagement and empowers students to take more ownership over their learning. Regardless of their choice, they are learning how to have a healthy, active lifestyle.
Team Sports
This class starts with three "foundational" units: teamwork, footwork, and ultimate (like ultimate frisbee, but with a ball). These foundational are important because all athletes must be able to work with a team, move their feet quickly, and understand basic sport principles like spacial awareness and defensive concepts.
The next four units are football, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. While practicing these traditional sports, students apply the athletic skills they have previously learned.
Individual Activities
The individual activities class is very unique to the DGS. It is guided one simple philosophy: not everyone enjoys traditional sports, but everyone can enjoy being active. The class moves quickly through a variety of activities in hopes to help students find an activity which they enjoy. Units include gymnastics/parkour, spikeball, park activities, fitness boxing, mini golf, fishing, fencing, skateboarding, rollerblading, and biking.
Team Sports
This class starts with three "foundational" units: teamwork, footwork, and ultimate (like ultimate frisbee, but with a ball). These foundational are important because all athletes must be able to work with a team, move their feet quickly, and understand basic sport principles like spacial awareness and defensive concepts.
The next four units are football, soccer, basketball, and volleyball. While practicing these traditional sports, students apply the athletic skills they have previously learned.
Individual Activities
The individual activities class is very unique to the DGS. It is guided one simple philosophy: not everyone enjoys traditional sports, but everyone can enjoy being active. The class moves quickly through a variety of activities in hopes to help students find an activity which they enjoy. Units include gymnastics/parkour, spikeball, park activities, fitness boxing, mini golf, fishing, fencing, skateboarding, rollerblading, and biking.
About Mr. Michael Colassi
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Physical activity has always been a huge aspect of my life. Some kids like to watch cartoons in the morning... I used to watch SportsCenter... I grew up in southeastern Massachusetts developing a love for the outdoors and athletics. I played competitive ice hockey, soccer, football, baseball, and basketball growing up along with a lot of recreational activities such as biking, boxing, hiking, swimming, skiing/snowboarding, and fitness activities.
Physical education plays an important role in a child's holistic development, both physically and mentally. I strongly believe that being physically active enhances a person's overall well-being, fosters healthier habits, and stimulates cognitive growth. I am dedicated to providing an engaging, safe, and inclusive environment where students can explore various forms of physical activities and develop a life-long passion for fitness and well-being. My goal as your child's physical education teacher is to foster a love for physical activity and movement. Physical education not only contributes to a child's physical well-being but also instills discipline, teamwork, and perseverance. It is important to develop a positive and collaborative learning environment where students feel comfortable pushing their boundaries and exploring their potential while demonstrating sportsmanship and fair play. |