Physical Education
Grade(s) and/or Subject(s)/ Classes you teach? K-6 Physical Education
High School attended? North Lamar High School in Paris, Texas
University Attended?
Texas A&M Commerce for my Bachelors in Science Degree
Grand Canyon College for my Master in Administration Education.
Extra-Curricular Duties? Head Cross Country Coach, Assistant 3rd and 4th Grade Football Coach
In your opinion, what is the absolute best thing about Archbishop Bergan Catholic School? The Students are by far the best students I have ever been around and staff and administration are always willing to help out.
“People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care” ― Theodore Roosevelt
Archbishop Bergan K-6 Physical Education Mission
The purpose of Archbishop Bergan Elementary School’s physical education program is to contribute to each student's development and growth in the physical, mental, and social domains. We provide planned instruction that is in alignment with the K-12 National Physical Education Standards as well as the Nebraska state Physical Education Standards. We focus on teaching skills, knowledge, and actions that promote a lifestyle of physical fitness and wellness.
Class Expectations
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Students will actively participate in class
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Students will give their best effort at each skill
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Students will wear athletic shoes to class everyday
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Students will respect themselves, their classmates, and the equipment
My Goals
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Teach students the importance of living an active lifestyle
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Teach students responsibility and sportsmanship
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For students to enjoy being active
Our K-6 Physical Education Vision
All students will be physically educated; having acquired the skills needed to perform an assortment of physical activities, becoming physically fit, and have the desire to pursue a healthy and active lifestyle.
Highlights of Our Program
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Our classes meet 3 times a week for 30 minutes
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Each grade K-6 has a unit on Nutrition and Wellness
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Utilizes the SPARK PE curriculum
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Recognized as a Let’s Move Active School in 2016
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Selected as a pilot school for SHAPE America’s Health.Moves.Minds program in 2019
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Conduct a Track and Field day each year for all students
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Students in grades 4-6 participate in the Presidential Youth Fitness Program (PYFP) each fall and spring
PYFP measures fitness by using the 5 healthy fitness components (Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Aerobic Capacity, Body Composition, and Flexibility)
