Physical Education (PE)
Areas of Focus
Physical Education (P.E.) is a vital component of a well‑rounded elementary education that supports the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of every student. In our K–5 Physical Education program, students participate in developmentally appropriate activities designed to build lifelong healthy habits and a love for physical activity.
Our program goes beyond movement alone by intentionally incorporating STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts into Physical Education. Students are encouraged to think, problem‑solve, experiment, and reflect while moving their bodies. By combining physical activity with critical thinking, students develop both healthy bodies and curious minds.
What Students Learn in Physical Education
Through structured lessons and engaging movement experiences, students develop:
- Fundamental motor skills such as running, jumping, hopping, throwing, catching, kicking, striking, and balancing
- Personal fitness concepts including strength, endurance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, goal setting, and healthy choices
- Movement education through games, rhythms, dance, and cooperative challenges
- Sports and recreational skills that emphasize teamwork, strategy, and fair play
STEM Integration in Physical Education
STEM principles are woven into lessons to enhance learning and engagement. Students:
- Explore science concepts such as force, motion, speed, balance, and body systems
- Use math skills to count repetitions, measure distances, track time, analyze scores, and compare results
- Apply engineering and problem‑solving skills through obstacle courses, teamwork challenges, and design‑based movement tasks
- Use technology to track fitness data, follow digital activity cues, or reflect on performance
This integration helps students understand how academic concepts connect to real‑world movement and physical activity.
Social and Emotional Learning
Physical Education also plays a key role in developing social and emotional skills. Students practice:
- Cooperation and teamwork
- Leadership and responsibility
- Respect for others and equipment
- Positive sportsmanship and decision‑making
Students are encouraged to try their best, support classmates, and take pride in their effort and growth.
Safe, Inclusive, and Supportive Environment
Safety is a top priority in Physical Education. Students learn proper movement techniques, equipment use, and class routines. Lessons are inclusive and adaptable so that all students feel confident, successful, and supported regardless of ability level.
Our Goal
The goal of our Physical Education program is to help students:
- Build confidence in their movement abilities
- Understand the importance of physical activity for overall health
- Develop positive attitudes toward fitness and wellness
- Make connections between movement, academics, and daily life
- Learn skills they can enjoy for a lifetime
Student Impact
I love P.E. because they challenge you to do hard things and push yourself to work harder. What I really like is that we don’t just do regular exercises like jumping jacks or push-ups. They turn those exercises into fun games, so it doesn’t even feel like you’re working out. In P.E., you get to talk with your friends and play, which makes everything even more fun. P.E. even connects to STEM because we learn about how our bodies move, track our progress, and use teamwork and strategy during games. Coach Evans and Coach Francis are great teachers. Their fun personalities make it feel like we’re not even at school! — Carly Navas
In P.E., we learn how to play different games and test our skills in sports like basketball, football, and soccer. We practice working together as a team, playing competitively, and earning points as a group. We also do different fitness tests, like running, push-ups, and sit-ups, and we make it fun by turning them into games. P.E. connects to STEM because we use problem-solving skills, think about strategy during games, and learn how exercise helps our muscles and heart. I like P.E. because we challenge ourselves, improve our skills, and have a lot of fun at the same time. That’s why P.E. is one of my favorite classes. — Efran B.
STEM Journal Exemplars
Student Engagement
Parachute Day
Students are working together to make the parachute fly.
Sleigh Ride
Students are using team work to pull a sleigh made of scooters.
Building a Snowman
Students use an assortment of P.E. equipment to build 2-D and 3-D snowmen.
2026 Winter Olympics
- Students speed skated around the indoor track.
- Bi-athalong Training
- Exciting Curling Action!
Gwinnett Stripers Visit
Students were visited by the Gwinnett Stripers, who talked to students about incorporating literacy into P.E.
Atlanta Gladiators
Students experienced STEM during a trip to see an Atlanta Gladiators hockey game.
Mission Impossible
Students use a variety of P.E. equipment to explore ways to travel across the gym without touching the floor!
Community Partners
Gladiators Field Trip
The Atlanta Gladiators had a game during the day to allow schools to see a hockey game. Students received a STEM workbook to compliment their visit on rules and other hockey need to knows about the game.
Gwinnett Stripers
The Gwinett Stripers inroduced thier "Hooked on Books" program to students. Students had the opportunity to earn 2 free tickets to a Stripers game by reading 300 minutes.