Mr. Himler’s Physical Education Curriculum

“Guiding Youngsters in the Process of Being Physically Active

and Healthy for a Lifetime”

Skill Theme Based Approach

Students will be taught…

Basic developmentally appropriate movement skills that…

• Will lead to a lifetime of healthy physical activity• Can later be applied to a variety of different

activities/sports.

Skill Theme Approach

Examples:

Throwing Baseball, Football, Basketball

Jumping Basketball, Soccer

Generic Levels of Skill Proficiency

Precontrol

Control

Utilization

Proficiency

Precontrol Level Throwing

• The Precontrol level is characterized by the lack of ability to consciously control a movement

Examples of Precontrol Level Throwing

• Throwing at a large target

• Throwing a soft ball against a wall

Control Level Throwing

• The Control level is characterized by more organized movements where the body seems to respond more accurately to the child’s intentions.

Examples of Control Level Throwing

• Throwing for Distance

• Throwing at a Stationary Target

Utilization Level Throwing

• The Utilization level is characterized by increasingly automatic movements

Examples of Utilization Level Throwing

• Throwing on the Move

• Throwing to a Moving Target

• Throwing While in the Air

Proficiency Level Throwing

• The Proficiency level is characterized by somewhat automatic movements that begin to seem effortless.

Examples of Proficiency Level Throwing

• Throwing to Avoid a Defender

• Playing in Game Situations

Proficient Throwers

Roger Clemens

Brett Farve

Contact Information

• Cell Phone – 484-888-6179

• E-Portfolio Website: http://www.angelfire.com/hiphop4/eportfolio/