Academics
PE Introduction
Growing students’
education and understanding of living a healthy life is important here
at Beijing SMIC. Our students continue to develop their knowledge of
what a healthy lifestyle looks like while also improving their physical
capabilities through exercise and teamwork. Our PE classes are designed
to keep students active even when they are not participating in sports
teams. Our classes include basketball, ultimate frisbee, volleyball,
badminton, capture the flag, and many other activities that build the
foundations of teamwork and cooperation. Learning coordination and
endurance through aerobic, team-centered classes is how we ensure that
each student gets the most out of each PE class.
Elementary Curriculum
Our PE department utilizes the SPARK PE program which aligns
with American national standards. Standards include “Recognizing
loco-motor skills and the concept of open spaces specific to a wide
variety of physical activities.” We start to describe the concept of
fitness and provide examples of physical activity to enhance fitness.
Other standards include:
– The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns.
– The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement
patterns.
physical activity and fitness.
– The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior the respects self and others.
– The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression
and/or social interaction.