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St. Thomas More has a progressive Physical Education (P.E.) program. Each year we grow our skills up to the next level to the best of our ability. All levels focus on safety, activity rules, fairness of play and good Christian sportsmanship.
- Preschool and Kindergarten focus on Locomotor skills and personal space.
- Grades 1st-3rd build on the skills from Preschool and Kindergarten by adding implements and creative movement.
- In 4th grade, major team sports such as soccer, volleyball, basketball, and track and field are introduced, as well as "Kick Puck Hockey", "Eclipse-ball", and softball.
- 5th-8th grades have progressions of Speedball, Frisbee Football, Flag Football, Team building activities in addition to the sports introduced in 4th grade.
All grades learn age appropriate anatomy and nutrition in "sound bites" as we progress. Our goal is to move/exercise each day for the rest of our lives. STM Physical Education's mission is for all students to "Drink water-Eat healthy-Sleep well-Wash our hands often, and EXERCISE!"