Athletics

Hello! I am Mr. O’Kelly, the physical education teacher here at PS 151K. In physical education class, students are taught important physical skills that will help them excel in sports and other physical activities. Students work on locomotor skills such as jumping, skipping, running and shuffling. They work on sport related skills such as throwing, kicking and striking a ball towards a target. Students also learn about the five fitness components (flexibility, muscular strength, muscular endurance, cardiorespiratory endurance and body composition). We make connections of how being physically active and having a well balanced diet helps lead to a healthy lifestyle. I want to create a safe and fun learning environment in the gym so that students truly enjoy sports and stay active throughout their life.