The goal of the athletic program of Julia Morgan School is to inspire and challenge girls of all physical talents and interests to develop confidence, flexibility, strength, endurance, mental discipline, grace, and athletic skill.
The goal for each student is that she:
•feels confident and comfortable in her body
•participates in a wide variety of physical activities from diverse cultures
•becomes enthusiastic about some aspect of fitness, sports, or movement
•develops a life-long commitment to movement, exercise, and healthy nutrition
•strives for excellence either as a member of a team, or in individual physical pursuits
•learns from women and men who are positive role models of physical fitness and health6th Grade PEThe focus for 6th grade PE is participation, variety and building a foundation. Units for 6th graders include soccer, basketball, volleyball, track and field, self-defense, team building, field games and dance appreciation. Additionally, students learn yoga and Flamenco every week throughout the school year. 7th & 8th Grade PE
The focus for 7th and 8th grade is to build skills while also working on core concepts such as: Being a supportive member of a team, health, personal fitness, goal setting, anatomy, balance, attitude, and leadership. Each girl will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of activities while developing these skills. Each trimester girls will participate in one of the three classes listed below:
1. Movement and Health
Units: Hip hop dance, Yoga, dance cardio workout, belly dance
Themes: body image, awareness, basic conditioning, alignment
balance, breath, coordination, grounding. stress reduction, nutrition
2. Individual Fitness and Goal Setting
Units: circuit training, track and field, playground games, racquet sports, disc golf
Themes: Warming up and cooling down, anatomy, cardio, heart rate, goal setting, progress tracking, fitness is fun
3. Team Sports and Leadership
Units: soccer, track and field, basketball, volleyball, kick ball, flag football, ultimate frisbee and active team builders/games
Themes: girls and sports, leadership, honoring the game, Inclusion, healthy competition, team spirit, respecting self and others, attitude
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