Physical Education at Montessori School of Anderson
The Physical Education Program at Montessori School of Anderson focuses on the overall health and fitness of each student by exploring wellness topics, teamwork, sportsmanship, cooperation, and skill development. The goal of the Program is to inspire students to exercise healthy habits for a lifetime. Exploration of many different activities such as Gymnastics, Track & Field, and Swimming is encouraged. Activities are designed to increase fitness levels of students in the following areas: flexibility and balance, muscular strength and endurance, and cardio-respiratory endurance. Students practice skills required for running, throwing, catching, kicking, and hand-eye coordination. Teamwork, sportsmanship, and cooperation are promoted through the study of these and many other sports: Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Frisbee, Field Hockey, and Flag Football. Exercise and fitness safety, prevention of injury, and basic human anatomy are important topics of study. MSA students participate annually in the Presidential Physical Fitness Test.
After School Activities
Many after school opportunities are available for students interested in continuing to develop skills. A Montessori Mileage Club is open to those interested in running, walking, or jogging. Members train together and compete in local road races.
Presidential Challenge
Physical Fitness Test
The Presidential Challenge was developed to encourage all Americans to make being active a part of their daily lives. The physical fitness test recognizes students based on their level of fitness within 5 events. These events include curl-ups or partial curl-ups, shuttle run, endurance run/walk, pull-ups or right angle push-ups, and v-sit or sit and reach. The Montessori School of Anderson offers two awards based upon the students level of achievement. These awards are as follows:
• The Presidential Physical Fitness Award: This award is given to a boy or girl who scored above the 85th percentile on all five events.
• The National Physical Fitness Award: This award is given to a boy or girl who scored above the 50th percentile on all five events.
Students in the 1st grade thru the Middle School participate in the Presidential Physical Fitness program.