Physical Education

Beginning in Kindergarten all Impalas are educated in Physical Education five days a week.  K-8 also incorporates daily recess time. We believe increased physical activity helps students focus in the classroom.

Our PE program is developmental in nature beginning with loco-motor skills, large muscle activities, eye/hand coordination, eye/foot coordination, games of low-organization, simple tumbling, and dance skills for the youngest students.  Intermediate grades use the skills learned in the primary grades and develop them in sport lead-up games.

By the time students enter 6th grade, they are participating in a variety of team and individual sports which include:  basketball, volleyball, flag football/rugby, ultimate frisbee, tennis, ping-pong, archery, Tabata/circuit training, Takraw, softball, bowling, and recreational games.  Students are provided a well-rounded and challenging program daily.

Students in grades 6-8 are graded in four categories which include:  dressing out, skill/form, sportsmanship/teamwork, and effort.  Students receive a daily grade in each category.  The use of a clearly defined, 4-point rubric is provided to all students and parents at the beginning of every quarter.