Physical Education
Physical education is an integral part of the overall education program for every student and provides an opportunity for every student to develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence necessary to lead a physically active lifestyle. A high-quality physical education program promotes an active lifestyle, improved health, motor skill development, and better cognitive performance. Studies show that when children's exercise and fitness needs are met, they are more able to learn and achieve.
Over the course of each semester Palms P.E. students rotate among activities:
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Flag Football
- Lacrosse
- Pickleball
- Soccer
- Softball
- Spin Bike Room
- Ultimate Frisbee
- Volleyball
- Fitness Room
The complete rotation schedule for each instructor is available from the P.E. department.
Track and Field Activities
- high jump
- long jump
- one-mile run
- softball throw
- 100-meter dash
- 800-meter run
LAP DAY is a cardiovascular activity that students participate for 15 minutes once a week. They walk or run as far as they can.
On the weekly RUN DAY, students run 800 meters, 1000 meters, or one mile.
Fitness Room
Equipment includes:
- biceps curl
- chest press
- dumbbells (assortment, 5, 8, and 10 pounds)
- elliptical machines (3)
- leg curl
- leg extension
- leg press
- shoulder press
- Stairmasters (4)
- stationary bicycles (12)
- 33 spin bikes
- sandbells
- jump ropes
- mats
- storage racks
Students have two 2-week rotations through the fitness room, when they are instructed on how to use the equipment.
Safety First!
Palms has three automated external defibrillator (AED) units for emergencies. In case of sudden cardiac arrest, the P.E. teachers have been trained in how to use these defibrillators.
The defibrillator shown above is in the Boys P.E. office. The others are in the Main Office and in the sixth grade bungalow area.
Move Everyday!
When you get moving, you’re more likely to:
- Feel less stressed.
- Feel better about yourself.
- Feel more ready to learn in school.
- Keep a healthy weight.
- Build and keep healthy bones, muscles and joints.
- Sleep better at night.
Source: Let's Move!
2012 Gym Renovation
