PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Do you not know that your body is a temple of the holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore, glorify God in your body.

- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

ahoffman@sncsgh.org

I am very excited to be teaching PE at St. Nicholas. I have a Bachelor's Degree in Kinesiology and a Minor in Parks and Recreation from the University of Utah. Along with teaching, I am also a Professional Figure Skating Coach.

I was born and raised in Gig Harbor. Outside of teaching and coaching, I enjoy hiking, camping and swimming in the Puget Sound.

I am excited to share the joys of physical activity and sports with the students at St. Nicholas! 

Ashley Hoffman

By the end of the year the students will have:

  • Further developed the skills necessary to perform a variety of physical activities.

  • Acquired the knowledge and skill to stay physically fit.

  • Participated regularly in physical activity.

  • Learned the implications of and benefits from involvement in physical activities.

  • Gained an appreciation for physical activity and its contribution to a healthy lifestyle.

  • Found physical activity fun and rewarding.

 

At St. Nicholas School, students will receive a quality physical education that emphasizes enjoyable participation in physical activities.  The PE curriculum aims to help students develop the knowledge, attitude, motor skills, social skills and confidence needed to begin and maintain a healthy physically active lifestyle for the rest of their lives.

Grade Level Expectations

  • Grade levels K-2 will conduct physical activities to improve coordination, motor skills and social skills, and will be introduced to team sports (teamwork, sportsmanship).

  • Grade levels 3-5 begin learning the importance of stretching, warm-up, aerobic/strength training, and cool down, and will explore the implications and benefits of physical activity.  Students will learn the rules of various team sports, having improved their skills and looking forward to future sport participation.

  • Grade levels 6-8 will learn advanced physical fitness techniques.  They will utilize their skills by creating their own physical fitness programs and leading their fellow students throughout the year.