Unit 7: Frisbee Golf

frisbee Golf

In the last two weeks of PE before break, we will be exploring Frisbee Golf. Scholars will learn proper Frisbee throwing form and how to aim their throws. Hula Hoops will act as the golf holes. Scholars will also learn about their Humerus bone as well as learn different plank variations (shoulder taps, thigh taps). As we finish up the second quarter, I would like to take a moment and thank you all for a great first half of the school year. 2019 was a wild ride and I'm so happy I could teach your son or daughter PE this year. I look forward to seeing them after the Winter break!

Have a happy holiday season!

Mr. Edmondson

Unit 6: Bowling

Bowling

Bowling is our next sport concentration for the next two weeks. Scholars will learn and practice rolling a small bowling ball and hitting targets. By the end, we will have a grade-wide competition to accrue as many knocked down pins as possible. In addition, we will be talking about the bones in our hands, wrist, and arms this week. Our exercises will focus on grip and arm strength.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Unit 5: Hockey

Hockey

For our next three weeks, our classes will be exploring the sport of hockey. Unfortunately, the sheet of ice I ordered for the MPR melted on its way here, so we will be playing floor hockey. Scholars will learn simple dribbling, passing, and shooting drills as we work up to playing full 5-on-5 hockey games. Our area of focus this week is the scholars leg muscles (hamstrings and calves). Scholars will learn exercises to strengthen their core and leg muscles.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Unit 4: Soccer

Soccer

For the next three weeks, scholars will be learning rules and skills for soccer. We will be focusing on dribbling, passing, and shooting specifically before we play squad vs squad soccer games. In fitness, scholars will be learning exercises to strengthen their legs. Our body parts of focus are our quadriceps and hamstrings. Kindergartners will practice basic dribbling, passing, and shooting on a goal. First graders will learn advanced dribbling, passing, and shooting against a goalkeeper. Second graders will also learn advanced dribbling, passing, shooting against a goalkeeper in addition to challenging games involving each skill.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Unit 3: Parachutes

Parachutes

This week, classes will be working together to master the parachute! A longstanding P.E. favorite, scholars will be playing games with the parachutes like Mushroom Color Fun Run and Shark Attack. Our fitness focus this week is on our ankles and we'll be exploring heel raises and jumping jacks. Our brief anatomical focus will be the many bones in our ankle and foot. Scholars will also learn to play Rock/Paper/Scissors Hula Hoops. 

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Unit 2: Volleyball

Volleyball

This week, your scholar-athletes will head into our second unit: Volleyball. This unit is three weeks long. In addition to learning the sport, we will be exploring calisthenics like high knees, lunges, and squats. Your scholars will learn about the bones that make up their legs (femur, tibia & fibula, and tarsals). Scholars will learn proper bumping, setting, and serving positions. They will also play keep-me-up with balloons before finally playing full volleyball games with nets. We will be emphasizing integrity, teamwork, and communication.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Unit 1: Dodgeball

Dodgeball

This week, your scholar-athletes will begin our first game unit on dodgeball. This unit is two weeks long. In addition to the game, we will be exploring planks as an isometric exercise the first week and carioke (grapevines) as a dynamic exercise the second week. Scholars will learn standard rules for dodgeball as well as variations such as medic, pin, and castle. We will be emphasizing sportsmanship, catching techniques, honesty, and teamwork.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Intro to PE: Scooters

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This week, your scholar-athletes will continue to practice PE routines and play a variety of warmup games. In addition, they will learn about an exciting piece of PE equipment: the scooter. Scholars will safely operate their own scooters while playing fun games like Bean Bag pick-up and Island Hopping. Your scholar-athlete will also focus on their obliques and learn exercises that strengthen their torsos.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

2019-2020 K-2 PE Curriculum Map

2019-2020 K-2 Physical Education Curriculum Map

Coach Wil Edmondson

Email: wedmondson@archwaylincoln.org

Blog: https://archwaylincolnk2pe.blogspot.com/

Unit & Sport	Focus
Introduction into PE: Ultimate Tag/Flag Tag, Bean Bag Dodgeball, Scooters	Rules & Expectations, Throwing Mechanics, 4 Rules of PE (Respect the teacher, your classmates, our equipment, & this room)
Unit 1: Dodgeball, Castle Dodgeball	Throwing Mechanics, Catching, Sportsmanship
Unit 2: Volleyball	Bumps, Sets, Serves, Integrity, Competitive Play
Unit 3: Parachutes, Rock/Paper/Scissors Hula Hoops	Teamwork
Unit 4: Soccer	Dribbling, Passing, Shooting, Competitive Play
Unit 5: Hockey	Proper Stick Handling, Dribbling, Control, Passing, Shooting, Competitive Play
Unit 6: Bowling	Bowling Mechanics, Competitive Team Play
Unit 7: Frisbee Golf	Proper Throwing Mechanics, Competitive Play
Unit 8: Kickball (Kinder) Baseball (1st & 2nd)	Base Running, Fielding, Hitting, Competitive Games
Unit 9: Football	Throwing (QB), Catching (WR), Hiking (C), Running (RB), Defense, Flag Football Games
Unit 10: Events for Athletic Field Day	Learning the basic rules and strategies of Athletic Field Day events
Unit 11: Basketball	Passing, Dribbling, Shooting, Guarding, Competitive Games
Unit 12: Giant Ball Polo	Proper Stick Handling, Competitive Games
Unit 13: Ga Ga Ball	Rules, Competitive Games, Competitive Team Games
Unit 14: Track & Field	Events may consist: Mile Run, Hurdles, Long Jump, Discus, High Jump, etc.

Intro to PE: Throwing

INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL EDUCATION

This week, your scholar-athletes will be continuing to practice our PE routines. They will be demonstrating their understanding of Ultimate Tag and Flag Tag. This week, our focus is on throwing motions and catching mechanics. They will be learning how to stretch and activate their deltoid muscles (shoulder) as they play games like Battleship and Bean Bag Dodgeball.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Intro to PE: Tag

Introduction to Physical education

This week, your scholar-athletes will be learning the fundamentals and procedures that outline a typical day in PE. This includes learning their squad color, space squads, and routines like stopping on the whistle. In addition, they will be exploring a few games intended to give them options on the playground like Ultimate Tag and Switch

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Welcome to 2019-20

Welcome to the 2019-2020 school year! My name is Coach Wil Edmondson and I am the Physical Education teacher for Kindergarten, First, and Second Grade here, at Archway Lincoln. Here is a little bio about myself:

I was born and raised in Nashville, Tennessee. After attending public primary and secondary schooling, I completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Anthropology from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville. Shortly afterward, I married my middle school sweetheart and we moved across the country to Chandler, AZ. She is pursuing a Masters of Fine Arts in Theater. Meanwhile, I am entering my third year at Archway Lincoln. Prior to teaching PE, I was a teaching assistant in fourth grade and second grade. In addition to teaching at Archway Lincoln, I continue to coach extracurricular volleyball, soccer, and tennis for Lincoln Preparatory. I am an Accredited Interscholastic Coach through the NFHS as well as CPR and First Aid certified. A few of my hobbies are soccer, board games, hiking, and playing with my golden doodle puppy.

I am incredibly excited looking forward to this next school year. In PE class, scholar-athletes will participate in activities and routines aimed at improving their fitness and coordination. They will also be introduced to vocabulary related to basic human anatomy, and explore what it is to participate in healthy competitive play.

In partnership,

Coach Wil Edmondson

wedmondson@archwaylincoln.org

Castle Dodgeball

     We are into the final full week of the 2018-2019 school year. To celebrate another school year done, we will be exploring the high energy game of Castle Dodgeball. This variation of the crowd favorite involves upright mats acting as walls to offer protection. To my 2nd graders, I will miss you as you move into 3rd-5th PE! I hope everyone had a wonderful year of games and activities. I'll see you next year!

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Polo

     For the next two weeks, we are diving into giant ball polo. Scholars are stretching their quads & hamstrings, warming up with jogging, and playing small games of bocce ball. Then we are learning and playing an inflatable ball version of polo. Perseverance is our focus for this game.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Bocce Ball

     Thank you to everyone for your well wishes. For those who didn't know, I was sick with the flu for most of the past week. Thankfully, I am recovered and ready to get back to play! This week, we are exploring a classic backyard ball game called Bocce Ball. In addition, each class will dedicate time to stretching their arms and playing cardio games like tag.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Ga-Ga Ball

     This next week, we are departing the frigid game of hockey and moving to the high octane dodgeball game known as Ga-Ga ball. This unconventional dodgeball game involves trying to hit opponents below the knee inside of a pit or arena.We will be exploring the rules, strategies, and variations of Ga-Ga ball for the next two weeks. Also, we will be focusing on our shoulders with stretches and fitness exercises to build our shoulder muscles.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Reminder: Spring Concert

When: Thursday, April 4^th 

Where: Higley Center for the Performing Arts

  4132 E. Pecos Road Gilbert, AZ 85295 

K-2 Drop-off:  5:15 p.m.       

 

3-5 Drop-off:  6:45 p.m.

All students will be dropped off backstage (see map)

Audience members should enter using the main entrance (see map).

Pick up:  Locations will be announced at the end of each concert

Parking:  All three lots are open for parking

Attire: Boys- White dress shirt, black pants, black dress shoes, and black socks. Hair should be combed neatly. Girls- White top, black skirt (black tights optional), or black dress pants, and black dress shoes. Hair should be styled neatly.

Pre-order your DVD of the Spring Concert! 

DVDs will be available for purchase 1 for $20 or 2 for $35. 

A portion of  the proceeds will be donated back to our school. 

There will be a table in the lobby of the concert to order it as well. 

Http://store.estheticsinmotion.com

Welcome to fourth quarter

     We are entering the final quarter of the 2018-19 school year. Thank you to everyone who made our field day a success! As we return to school from spring break and field day, we are looking forward to our next content in PE. We will continue to practice previous fitness exercises. We will also concentrate on our upper and lower back for exercises and stretches. Our next unit is hockey! Your scholars will learn about rules and penalties. They will play mini games about hockey dribbling, passing, and shooting. By the end of the unit, they will be able to play small squad vs squad games.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Athletic Field Day Prep

      For the next few weeks leading up to Athletic Field Day at Archway Lincoln on March 8, all K-2 PE classes will be preparing for all ten of the Olympic events we'll be playing. We will be stretching vital body parts in preparation for the events. Scholars will be learning the rules and strategy of each event, including how events will be scored for AFD and how to show good sportsmanship to compete for the sportsmanship award. Here are the events we'll be covering:

• Long Jump
• Tug of War
• Horse Shoes
• Relay Race
• Olympic Rings
• Discus
• Dodgeball
• Capture the Flag
• Potato Sack Races
• Ball & Hoop

Please note there will be no hot lunch served on March 8th! Lunches will be eaten in classrooms.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Kickball

      This week, we are continuing our emphasis on our arm muscles (biceps, triceps, and deltoids) but we are warming up with leg exercises as well. Our fitness will include squat jumps, planks, pushups, lunges, and jumping jacks. We are also so goodbye to four square. Many scholars enjoyed the short week of it and are encouraged to play pop-up games on the recess playground. This week, we begin two weeks of kickball. We'll start with running and pitching instruction followed by rules and positions. We will end each day with kickball related games. Our second week will consist of longer 20+ minute kickball games outside. Please make sure your scholars bring a jacket since it is a bit chilly.

Have a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Bye Bowling! Hello Four Square!

      This week, we are saying goodbye to bowling after our successful bowling tournaments last week. We will continue to focus on our arm muscle groups with emphasis on our biceps, triceps, and deltoids. The scholars will also continue to review exercises this week (Go-Go Pushups & 1 minute planks). With the departure of bowling, we will begin a short, one week unit on four square with rules explained and lots of games being played to encourage scholars to create organized, fair games during recess.

Here's to a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson

Happy New Year & Welcome Back!

      I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing winter break. I spent my time back home in Nashville, TN with family and friends.

      For the beginning of our 3rd quarter, I will be introducing a new muscle group (upper and lower arms). We will also be reviewing a few fitness exercises we learned before the break (diamond planks, squats, and burpees). For our next sports unit, I am very excited to introduce bowling to your scholars. We will be exploring proper bowling form and vocabulary while practicing with exciting games. This unit will culminate next week in a fun team bowling competition in each class. I'm really looking forward to seeing the pins fall.

Here's to a wonderful week!

Mr. Edmondson