Carrollton Elementary – Montessori Primary Physical Education

Mar 2026 · 2nd Semester

The physical education program is based on the Maryland Physical Education Content Standards and the Maryland State Curriculum that includes skillfulness, exercise physiology, biomechanical principles, social psychological principles, motor learning, and physical activity appropriate to the multi-age levels. The emphasis is on space awareness and self space awareness. Students will be introduced to and demonstrate locomotor and non-locomotor skills. Students will refine these skills. Students will be introduced to and participate in a variety of fitness development exercises. Students will learn to manipulate objects with purposeful movement (throwing, catching, striking, kicking, bouncing, and rolling). Students will learn playground rules and safety for self and others.