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This page, and it's links, will give you the most up to date information about Physical Education at Lobbestael Elementary School. If there is any information that you need that isn't on this site, feel free to contact me.

Contact Info: (586)783-6450 Voicemail: 2497

                        Email: osteran@lc-ps.org

*Field Day:  Friday, May 21st.

Volunteers forms to arrive home soon!

The Home Strectch

        We are now entering the last month and a half of the school year that seems to fly by because it is packed full of fun and exciting events. Why should Physical Education be the exception.

    In our PE classes, we are currently testing for the Presidential Physical Fitness Test. Students are tested in 5 areas: Abdominal strength, Upper body strength, Flexibility, Cardiovascular endurance, and Agility. Students' are scored based on criteria set by the President's Council on Physical Fitness. More information about the test can be found at the following website.

www.presidentschallenge.org/educators/program_details/physical_fitness_test.aspx

    PE classes have also been working on building and improving baseball/softball skills. Lower grades have been learning the basics of the overhand throw, catching, and hitting from a tee. Upper grades have reviewed those skills, as well as learned the basics of fielding "grounders" and "fly balls". Grades 4 and 5 have moved away from the tee and begun to hit balls that are tossed underhand by classmates in order to improve hand/eye coordination.