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Physical Education Teachers : Fannie Conley, Barbara Markelz, Rick Pasco

Students in all grade levels receive a six week unit of instruction in Project Adventure. Project Adventure is a component of the physical education curriculum.

The unit is delivered in two phases of three weeks in length. During phase 1, the students are exposed to a variety of games and problem solving activities. ( Initiatives ) A an example of a popular initiative is nitro crossing. In addition, students are provided an opportunity to get involved in trust developing activities. An example of a trust activity is the one on one trust fall with a partner. Also during this phase, students learn and review the procedure to tie their own climbing harness. (front view, rear view, square knot with lock knots) Lastly, they are instructed on the technique and use of the Australian belay used during trail climbing on our wall.

During phase 2 the students are provided opportunities to be challenged by the climbing elements listed below. Students are challenged with different levels of difficulty based on their individual needs and comfort level. An example may be climbing and/or jumping blindfolded.

Grade 6 - Wall climbing (Australian Belay), Centipede, Fireman's Ladder, Cargo Net

Grade 7 - All Grade 6 challenges plus, Swinging Beam and the High Multi vine

Grade 8 - All Grade 6 and 7 challenges plus, Two-line walk, Firecracker ladder, Halligan's

Trail and Trapeze Jumping (Vertical & Horizontal Bars)

For additional information or any questions contact the Physical Education Staff at:
 

Tomlinson Middle School  200 Unquowa Road  Fairfield, Connecticut 06430  (203) 255-8336

 

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