The Athletics Department sponsors an early morning sports program
for fifth and sixth graders called AM Sports (Athletics in the Morning).
AM Sports runs from 7:15 am to 7:55 am on Tuesdays and Thursdays and
supports the belief that children should be introduced to a variety of
athletic activities as each one contributes to their all round
development. AM Sports offers a variety of activities so that children
can enjoy a healthy, active life. We provide the building blocks to
confidently access any activity as they get older, by equipping them
with a solid foundation. Our approach to AM Sports is to teach through
the physical and does not focus solely on one particular sport.
Everything we do is aimed at developing a child's core physical skills
such as: • balance • ball manipulation • coordination • speed
SESSION ONE Developing fundamental movement & skill 09/20/11-10/27/11
This
session is based on a child-centered approach for all children,
including those who have experienced difficulty in PE. The program is
designed for students to experience success from their individual
starting points.
SESSION TWO Being an effective team player 11/01/11-12/09/11
PE
advocates often lay stake to the claim that PE builds teamwork skills.
Session two makes sure that the process happens by design, not accident.
Skills and concepts such as responding quickly, positive communication,
collective responsibility and team unity will be reinforced. We use a
broad and balanced menu of team sports, including basketball, soccer,
team handball, etc. to deliver this unit.
SESSION THREE, Becoming more skillful 04/12/12-05/17/12
Students
will focus on becoming more skillful through a variety of net games
including tennis, table tennis, and badminton and striking/fielding
games including cricket, baseball, and softball. Learning outcomes will
focus on developing increased precision & accuracy while becoming
comfortable striking a moving object with an implement (racquet, bat,
paddle).
Parents/Guardians must submit a
registration/permission form in order for their child to
participate:Students should wear suitable clothing and must have
sneakers. If your child is interested in participating, please complete the registration form and return it by 9/19/2011.
For
more information, contact: Gary Lawson, Chair of MS/US Physical
Education Email: glawson@brooklynfriends.org Tel: 718-852-1029 (x290)