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Brain Gym - Get Ready, Get Set, Go! Physical Education is a vital part of the learning process here at Durham. Physical education is needed to increase physical competence, health-related fitness, self- responsibility, and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime.

An integral part of the learning process here at Durham, physical education increases physical competence, health-related fitness, self- responsibility, and enjoyment of physical activity for all students so that they can be physically active for a lifetime.

Physical Education, headed by 18 year veteran teacher, Mrs. Evans, provides structured physical activities for all Pre-K -5th grade students. The classes are structured around everyone moving, everyone succeeding, and everyone learning at their personal best. 

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Physical Education Gallery

Mrs. Evans directs special events, like Durham Dashers, Marathon Kids, Salute to America, Winter Festival, Jump Rope for Heart, C.A.T.C.H. CATCH nights, and Field Day aimed to encourage kids to eat right and move their bodies.

 

Aerobic capacity
measured by a PACER test

Body composition-body Mass Index
Weight & Height Measurements

Abdominal Strength & Endurance
Curl-up test

Upper Body Strength & Endurance
90 degree Push-up test

Trunk extensor & Flexibility
Trunk lift

Flexibility
Shoulder Stretch

Fitness Gram
All 3rd-5th grade students are required by the state of Texas to complete 6 components of fitness testing during each school calendar year. You can do it!

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Jump Rope for Heart is a culminating activity for our Jump rope unit.  Every year Durham students collect money for the American Heart Association.  Students learn through their enrichment classes about the heart, exercise, nutrition various elements in art work. A school wide event is held for the students. 

During the event, students participate in jump rope contests, individual jumping, partner jumping, and long rope turning and jumping.  Top fundraisers are recognized as our “Royal Court” along with top class winners, art contest winners and Grand Champion jumping winners.
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