Grade 6 Curriculum


PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Physical education involves the development of the whole person physically, socially, emotionally, and intellectually. Physical education can provide every child with awareness of body function, movement, and the joy of effort which results from a program designed to meet the individual needs of children. The skills and techniques taught in our program help each child to experience success and enjoyment.

CONTENT
A. Lead-up Skills/Games and Team Sports: Volleyball, basketball, floor hockey, softball, etc.
B. Individual/Dual Sports: Pickleball, track and field, etc.
C. Physical Fitness Activities: Circuit training, aerobic activities, fitness testing
D. Project Adventure: Games, Trust activities, initiative problems and wall climbing
E. Dance - Line Dance

Traditional Special Event: Field Day


HEALTH
The grade six Health curriculum encompasses the following general topics: General Health/Well-being, Stress & Stress Management, Illness Prevention, Common Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases, Immunizations, Hepatitis B Prevention, Body Systems - including Respiratory (Asthma, Smoking, Pollution), Endocrine (Diabetes), Digestive (Healthy Eating, Food Pyramid, Proper Food Preparation, Food Labels), Review of Puberty, Hazard Prevention, Basic First Aid, Decision Making, Peer Relations, Self-Esteem, Communications