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Mr. Todd Nally: Physical education teacher

Email: tnally@nativity-school.org

Objective: this page is to keep you informed of the various activities planned in Gym and Health.

Text Box: NATIVITY OF OUR LORD PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM As Catholic Educators, we are committed to teaching the whole child – academically, spiritually and physically. Through the physical education program students will be encouraged to grow, challenge themselves, and foster their individual talents to be the best Christians they can be. Teaching the value of physical activity and its contribution to a healthy, active lifestyle is integral to our goal of lifelong fitness. The goal of physical education is to develop physically educated individuals who have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. • Create multiple opportunities for students to be successful in physical activities. • Stress health-related fitness and an appreciation of physical activity (emphasis on activity-based fitness, rather than calisthenics.) • Prepare children to be physically active for life, by teaching skills and using activities that students enjoy and want to play again. • Use fitness assessment as a part of the ongoing process of helping students understand, enjoy, improve and/or maintain their own fitness and well-being • Groups/partners are formed in ways that preserve the dignity and self-respect of every child. • Use games which are all-inclusive, minimal waiting, and do not eliminate students. • Use small, flexible groupings of students to allow more playing time and less waiting time. • Use a variety of teaching strategies. • Have an assortment of games prepared keeping in mind the short attention span of younger children. • Stress cooperation and safety in games. • Allow students to take turns helping to lead the warm-up and demonstrations. • Teach student directed conflict resolution. When a problem with another person arises, tell the person what it is that’s upsetting, or ignore the situation or move away. • Does not use exercise as punishment. Exercises are taught as positive experiences but are not a primary part of elementary physical education. • Form groups or teams by using knowledge of skills. Groups can also be formed by: color, birthdays, favorite activities, stickers, playing cards. Physical education should encourage students to be willing to: Handle problems in appropriate ways Be considerate to self, to others and to things (equipment) Communicate in a way that is helpful and supportive.

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http://www.mypyramid.gov/

http://www.dole5aday.com/

http://www.healthychoices.org/

Text Box: Archdiocese of Philadelphia Physical Education Standards for grade levels Kindergarten through 8 1. Movement Skills Physical performance involves competency in a wide range of motor, non-motor and manipulative skills. Learning is developmental, building simple movements into more complex patterns. 2. Physical Activity Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness based upon continual self-assessment. Regular physical activity is necessary to sustain fitness and health. 3. Safety, injury prevention, and personal responsibility Learn skills to ensure health and safety such as conflict resolution, accepting responsibility for yourself and others, treating others with respect ad using safe practice.

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Text Box: I I attended Bishop McDevitt High School in Wyncote. Following McDevitt, I went to Lock Haven University where I graduated with a BS in Health and Physical Education. While at Lock Haven, I was a member of the basketball and track and field teams. I am a huge sports fan and love the Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles (My grandfather was a member of the Eagles in the 1930's). I also enjoy college basketball and football During the summer, I reside in North Wildwood, New Jersey. I have been a beach lifeguard in Wildwood and Diamond Beach for the past ten summers. This is a great job because I am able to stay active and get a nice tan! When I am not working on the beach I enjoy surfing as mush as I can.