Athletics
Lower School
The Lower School physical education and kinesiology programs promote and foster a lifelong love for physical activity that creates lasting growth in physical skills and fitness.
Students work through a series of athletic activities designed to challenge them as individuals and as a group, while reinforcing both gross and fine motor skill development, teamwork, and age-appropriate problem solving.
In Pre-K through Grade 2, the students:
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Practice agility and balance skills with throwing, catching, and dodging
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Learn kicking, punting, dribbling, receiving, coordination, and pattern work with a ball
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Enjoy CA’s Scooter Highway—an award-winning activity and obstacle course based on the Colorado landscape and its mountain features—to build body control and muscle awareness
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Practice basic and intermediate movement patterns
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Use giant parachute activities to enhance listening skills and teamwork
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Practice swimming in Fall and Spring
Grades 3-5, the instructors:
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Introduce students to sports and activity offerings, including racquet sports, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, basketball, tennis, lacrosse, and softball/baseball
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Reinforce skill development and problem-solving applications through large group activities
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Reinforce basic and intermediate movement patterns
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Begin the use of fitness testing
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Offer swimming practice in Fall and Spring
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CA Lower School P.E. Faculty
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