updated 6 May, 2007

Physical Development/Health Grade 1

Body Management

  • Understand space, levels, speed, pathways, directions

Body Relationships

    • Understand balance: dynamic, static, object, agility, flexibility

Gross Motor

  • Run, skip, gallop, hop

Manipulative Skills

  • Send, strike, receive objects

Physical Fitness and Body Development

  • Learn about aerobic and strength conditioning, obstacle courses

Low Organized Games

  • Understand cooperative, circle, line, partner activities

Rhythms and Dance

  • Participate in creative movement, circle dances, rhythmic activities

Health Topics

Learn about:

  • Safety and prevention of unintentional injuries
  • Environmental health
  • Nutrition
  • Mental and emotional health
  • Substance use and abuse
  • Human growth and development
  • Prevention and control of disease

Health Related Web Sites