Departments

Physical Education

Mission Statement: St. Charles CUSD 303 Elementary Physical Education provides the foundation in developing inclusive practices along with lifelong physical, mental, and emotional skills, as well as the basic knowledge of the wellness needed to embrace a healthy lifestyle. Our curriculum, aligned with Illinois State and National Standards, serves as a guide for teachers and schools, emphasizing lifelong fitness, responsible decision-making, and a love of movement while preparing students to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Program focus: Physical education is an integral component of the CUSD 303 Elementary Schools. Our instruction is guided by Illinois Physical Education Wellness Standards and SHAPE America National Standards. We believe:

• All students should have access to a quality physical education program.
• Physical activity improves academic achievement.
• Physical education develops expected social skills.
• Physical education should expose students to a variety of physical activities.
• All students can improve skills, fitness, and knowledge.
• All students should be safe.
• All students can demonstrate good sportsmanship.
• All students can enjoy physical education.
• All students should demonstrate respect of self, others, and equipment.
• All students should participate/move.

Students will participate in a variety of age and developmentally appropriate activities:

• Chasing and fleeing
• Cooperative Games
• Fitness
• Fundamental Movement Skills
• Health
• Invasion Games
• Net/Wall Games
• Striking and Fielding Games
• Target Games

Skill development

• Locomotor, Non-Locomotor and Manipulative Skills
• Fitness, including goal setting and self-assessment
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Health and Human Body Concepts
• Communication, effective decision-making, and social skills