Physical education did not stop when the pandemic hit. Cumberland Elementary School found a way to provide instruction and movement for both students in class and students learning remotely. Realizing the importance of physical education for competence and confidence in daily life, for improving fitness and overall health, and for reducing anxiety and depression, the instructor developed engaging and varied lessons and activities for students. In-person learners tried virtual style tag; jump rope for improving rhythm, coordination, endurance, and strength; yoga; dancing; playing bean bag; cone tossing; and hopscotch. For global learning, students learned Bolivia Hopscotch and Escargo Hopscotch from France. Students participated in a Veteran’s Day Boot Camp, complete with an obstacle course with tire drills and army crawl. To ensure that remote learners had opportunities to learn the basics of activities, the instructor created a series of YouTube videos giving demonstrations of skills needed for the activities.

<strong>Contact: </strong>

Dr. Chip Jones, Superintendent

<a href="mailto:cjones@cucps.k12.va.us">cjones@cucps.k12.va.us</a>

804-492-4212