Physical Literacy Programming

Why

• Physical Literacy is more than simply ensuring our students are healthy.  The earlier children are introduced to a variety of physical movements, the better their physical literacy will be and the more they will seize on opportunities for fun and activity

What & How

• Understanding student physical abilities and milestones based on age
• Exposing to a wide variety of equipment, types of movement, outdoor play, and sports opportunities
• Targeted programming to support students based on abilities, interests, and tailored to weather

Benefits for Students

Studies show kids with high physical literacy have:

• better self-esteem
• reduced risk for diabetes
• higher test scores and
• more stable moods

Our Progress

• Walking trips
• Outdoor Classrooms
• Active Living for K-5
• Ski Program
• Physical Literacy Committee
• School-wide programming to develop specific areas of growth for our students