Physical Education

Cultivating a healthy and happy student: All students at OLBS from 3K through Eighth grade are given equal time and opportunity to have access to physical education classes. Each student gets one 50-minute class per week where they learn and hone skills that have to do with the body and mind. It is important that each child and their physical education needs are taken care of, as it is our belief at OLBS that a healthy student is a happy student. 

Physical Education goals and standards for each student change as they mature and move through the school. While Physical Education class may seem like fun and games on the surface, every session serves a purpose that is deeper. Below are the standards and goals each student is held to:

3K, Pre-K, & Kindergarten

  • Focus on gross motor skills such as balance, hand eye coordination, and basic body movements such as running and jumping.
  • Learning to play with others.
  • Learning to follow directions.
  • Providing a base knowledge of their body parts and physical health. 

1st Grade-4th Grade:

  • Continued improvement of all gross motor skills. 
  • Beginning to teach them about different areas of the body and how to keep them healthy (Cardio health, muscular strength) 
  • Developing the basic skills in sports.
  • Cultivating skill sets such as teamwork and leadership. 
  • Introduce the food pyramid and provide a base knowledge of nutrition. 

5th Grade-8th Grade:

  • Learning the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a healthy level of physical fitness. 
  • Playing sports in an organized manner. 
  • Further developing leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork skills. 
  • Delve deeper into the topic of nutrition by learning topics like calories, diet, and what goes into a healthy body. 

Every student at OLBS has the opportunity to shine in Physical Education. For those students who have the ability to go above and beyond the classroom, the school provides an array of opportunities in the world of CYO sports leagues that they can join.