Health/Physical Education
Welcome to the Cartersville City Schools Health/ Physical Education Page. Our goal is to develop healthy, physically literate individuals who make responsible choices, promoting a lifetime of physical activity, health and well-being through a rigorous and relevant k-12 curriculum.
School Level Expectations. "What is my child learning?"
Primary School- students will focus on building movement skills, fitness, and teamwork in a fun, active setting. We will practice locomotor movements such as skipping, galloping, hopping, and running, as well as simple body exercises like push-ups, sit-ups, and squats to improve strength, balance, and coordination.
A key focus will be on spatial awareness—learning how to move safely in both personal and shared space. Students will practice adjusting to different activities, respecting classmates, and moving with control.
We will also emphasize collaboration and teamwork. Through partner challenges and group games, students will develop communication, cooperation, and problem-solving skills that support both physical and social growth.
To keep learning fun and engaging, we will play a wide variety of games, including Castle Crashers, Basketball, Soccer, Hula Hoops, 4 Square, Pirate’s Treasure, and Raceway Relay. These activities encourage students to stay active while applying skills in movement, strategy, and teamwork.
By the end of the semester, students should demonstrate greater confidence in their ability to move with purpose, participate safely, and work effectively with others. Our goal is to provide every child with a positive PE experience that promotes fitness, fun, and lifelong healthy habits.
Elm. School- This semester, students at Cartersville Elementary School are engaging in units designed to develop a variety of physical, cognitive, and social skills. The curriculum includes team handball, which emphasizes proper throwing and catching mechanics while fostering spatial awareness, teamwork, and both offensive and defensive strategies. Students have also been introduced to the health-related fitness components through the Fit Georgia program, followed by the administration of the Fit Georgia Pre-Test to establish baseline fitness levels. The semester will conclude with instruction in striking games such as badminton, volleyball, and floor hockey, where students will apply learned skills in coordination, strategy, and cooperative gameplay.
MS/ HS- This semester in Physical Education will focus on developing both physical skills and overall health awareness. Students will participate in a variety of team and individual sports, while also completing health units that emphasize lifelong wellness. The goal is for students to build fitness, improve coordination, practice teamwork, and understand the importance of healthy living. In weight training, Students work on increasing muscular strength, muscular endurance, and aerobic fitness daily. Demonstrating respect and a commitment to excellence are daily objectives. In all classes, Students are evaluated through the FITGA program on the Push-up, Curl-up, Mile Run, and sit and reach tests. In Health classes the focus is on promoting personal and community health through education, reflection, and advocacy. Students will engage in weekly activities like worksheets, daily journals, a group PSA, poster creation, and campus beautification projects. Each week targets specific health standards, exploring topics such as stress management, healthy relationships, technology's impact on mental health, and leadership.
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