Middle School Physical Education

Vision

All students will be physically educated by acquiring motor skills to perform a variety of physical activities, becoming knowledgeable in physical fitness concepts and being inspired to pursue a healthy lifestyle.

Mission

The purpose of this physical education program is to contribute to student’s psycho motor, cognitive and affective development which will enable them to become responsible and productive healthy members of society.

Staff

Mr. Nicholas Thompson
Supervisor of Physical Education, Health &
Family and Consumer Sciences
410-677-4540

Ms. Jessica Elliott
Office Associate
410-677-4563

Expectations

  1. Safety is your 1st priority!!

  2. Instruction should be aligned to county and state curriculum guidelines

  3. Every lesson should be created and documented with a formal lesson plan

  4. Lesson content should include:

    1. An actively engaging warm-up 

    2. Objectives

    3. Differentiated activities -individual, small group or whole class

    4. Infusion of technology

    5. Informal or formal assessment

    6. Seamless lesson transitions -minimal downtime

    7. Rules and routines clearly established

  5. Students should be actively engaged

  6. Teachers should be actively engaged

  7. Good rapport between teachers and students

  8. Positive learning environment

  9. Lessons should be exciting and enjoyable

  10. Learning should be taking place every period, every day in all Wicomico County Public Schools!

Curriculum Overview

Grade Six

This course focuses on introducing and outlining basic life skills to help prepare students for the challenges associated with middle school. Special attention is given to positive self-image, personal care, food selection and nutrition as well as an introduction to basic hand sewing techniques. Class activities include large presentations, demonstrations, laboratories, small group work, and individual projects. Students will have completed five hours of student service learning at the culmination of this course.

Grade Seven

This course provides a foundational overview of the various content areas within Family and Consumer Sciences. Units covered include personal development, child care, nutrition, food preparation, consumer issues and hand sewing techniques. Class activities include large presentations, demonstrations, laboratories, small group work, and individual projects. 

Grade Eight

This course builds upon the Family and Consumer Sciences units taught in sixth and seventh grade. Units covered include personal development, child care, nutrition, food preparation, consumer issues and advanced hand sewing techniques. In addition, the students also learn the foundations of financial literacy as well as interpersonal, problem-solving and communication skills being emphasized throughout the units. Class activities include large presentations, demonstrations, laboratories, small group work, and individual projects.