Physical Education supports you in acquiring skills through a variety of developmentally appropriate movement activities. You will gain experience within various physical activities assisting you in further understanding health and wellness benefits, promoting positive interactions and leading an active lifestyle.

Physical Education & Health Units- Class Rotations

The Physical Education team addresses curricular outcomes from the Alberta Programs of Study: Physical Education and Wellness, which can be found here. Units are done in rotation throughout the year.

Coming Prepared for Class

The Samuel W. Shaw Physical Education Department welcomes all our students for another exciting year of physical education and athletics. We would like to share some information with you about this school year.   

Expectations 

Wearing proper clothing and footwear helps students be prepared to participate fully and safely during Physical Education classes. Our changerooms are open and available to facilitate the opportunity for students to change into clothing, appropriate for movement.  

Clothing

All students are asked to change into, or wear athletic tops and bottoms that they can move in. Children who choose to wear dresses, skirts, and jeans may want to consider changing into clothing such as leggings, sweats, or shorts which allow for greater ease of movement. Each student in grades 6-9 will receive a lock and locker in the changerooms for their belongings, so these are secured during Physical Education class. Time will be provided at the start and end of Phys Ed. classes for students to prepare for physical activity then change back into their non-athletic clothing after; (Grade 5 and PLP will not be required to change, and are asked to wear clothing and shoes appropriate for Physical Education class). “Storm” shirts are also available for purchase for $10 from your child’s Phys. Ed. teacher (this is optional). 

Footwear

Athletic shoes that lace up, provide support and are non-marking are required whenever possible. Crocs, boots, and sandals pose safety concerns for the student and others and are not permitted. Students will be reminded of the need for appropriate footwear and be asked to bring in and wear this footwear for Phys Ed class. Open dialogue with families about appropriate footwear will support safety for your child in Physical Education class.   

Phys. Ed occurs in and outside all year long. Please ensure your child is prepared to go outside for Phys. Ed. year-round.  

 We want to support each student in being successful and participating in Phys. Ed activities. Support to access proper footwear is available to families who may need this. If this would be of benefit to your family, please contact Ms. Brocklebank @ rlbrocklebank@cbe.ab.ca directly.  

Students who may need an alternate space to change will be provided with this; please speak to your child’s Phys. Ed. teacher to arrange. 

Athletics 

We have athletics tryouts occurring year-round. Grade 6-9 are eligible to try-out for athletics. Please ensure you have filled out the Annual Authorization for Athletic Try-Out Form before your child begins. It has been attached or they can come get it from the PE Team.  

Medical Concerns

Students are expected to participate according to their capabilities. If a student is unable to participate or, if an activity is to be restricted due to injury, a note from parents is expected. If, for medical reasons, a student is unable to participate for
an extended period, a note from a doctor is required. Alternate activities and/or assignments are to be expected for students who are unable to participate fully.

Cell Phones / Handheld Devices

Cell phones or handheld devices will not be allowed in the gym or other learning areas during PE class. This also includes outside activities. If students do not follow these expectations, consequences will follow from our Digital Citizenship Agreement.

Community Walks

The CBE values the educational benefit of field trips. Field trips close to our school can complement classroom learning by giving students opportunities to explore the community around their school.

Please be advised the process for trips within walking distance of the school has been simplified, excluding restricted activities, e.g. swimming. As parents/guardians, you will no longer need to fill out a consent form for your child to go on a class trip that is walking distance from the school, e.g. to a local park. Appropriate walking distance is determined by the Principal and may vary, depending on the age of the students.

Classroom teachers will provide at least 48 hours’ notice when planning a trip to a local site. When classes go on a short walk for a movement break, no notice is required.

Physical Education offers regular opportunities to be in the community within the walking areas. They are not required to give 48 hours notice.

As with any field trip, we want to inform you about some common hazards involved with walking trips to the above locations. Please note this list may not include all of the hazards for a given trip:

▪ Slips, trips and falls;

▪ Getting separated from the group;

▪ Street crossings;

▪ Pre-existing medical conditions and/or allergies

If you have any questions regarding field trips within walking distance of the school, please contact the school.