Physical Education

Curriculum

Middle School:

This program is designed to help students grow and develop physically, socially, and emotionally. Collaboration and sportsmanship are emphasized in traditional and nontraditional games and activities. The goal of the OLL Middle School PE program is to help students develop a positive attitude toward physical activity that leads them to adopt a lifelong healthy, active lifestyle, along with recognizing that everyone is unique in their abilities. Play, sports, and games become vehicles to teach students important life skills about teamwork, competition, and ethical behavior.

PS-5th Grade:

Physical Education is an essential part of developing the whole child. In order to teach our children how to lead a healthy life we must educate them at a young age so they understand the importance of this concept and develop a lifestyle not only of fitness but positive self esteem as well. Studies have shown that people who are healthy feel good about who they are and therefore tend to be more successful throughout life.

Students in PE class here at OLL will acquire the knowledge and skills necessary to maintain an active life through a variety of activities using movement, spatial awareness, physical fitness, cooperation, safe play and sportsmanship. We use SHAPE America's National Standards & Grade-Level Outcomes for K-12 Physical Education to define what a student should know and be able to do as a result of a highly effective physical education program.

Projects:

Students in K - 8 complete the fitness gram test twice a year in the fall and spring.

Special Events:

School Families
Fun Run each year in September. This is our second biggest fundraiser for the school.
Middle School Retreat
Catholic Schools Week which includes the Students vs. Staff Volleyball Game
Junior Olympics, a tradition that just celebrated its 60 year
Fitness Gram Mile Run at Nathan Hale Track each spring
Wednesday Walkers

Michelle Christensen Physical Education

“Always be a good sport. Be a good sport all ways.” Bob Robertson WSU Cougar Announcer 1929-2020

I've been teaching Physical Education at OLL since 2012. I graduated from WSU ( GO COUGS!) with a Bachelor of Science in Physical Education, and a minor in Health. I grew up in North Seattle and attended St. Matthew's Grade School and Bishop Blanchet High School.
My husband and I live in Kenmore, where we raised three beautiful daughters, two who are now married. I enjoy watching lots of sports, playing with my grandchildren and spending time at Lake Chelan.