Physical education

Coach Johnson — Coach Chenee Johnson (PE Teacher)

PE activities and events

We would love to have you attend these events or activities. Just a reminder, you will need to fill-out the Volunteer Application each year, whether you are just accompanying your child or volunteering.

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FitnessGram PACER test

The FitnessGram PACER (Progressive Aerobic Cardiovascular Endurance Run) test is a multistage aerobic capacity assessment for elementary students (typically grades 4-5 that measures cardiovascular endurance. Students run back and forth across a 15-20 meter distance, trying to keep pace with beeps that get faster each minute until they can no longer keep up.

Key Details of the Elementary PACER Test:

Purpose: Measures aerobic capacity (cardiorespiratory endurance).
Procedure: Students run between two lines 15 or 20 meters apart, touching the line with their foot before a beep sounds.
Progression: The intervals between beeps decrease, requiring a faster pace every minute.
Completion: The test ends after a student fails to reach the line before the beep twice (the two misses do not need to be consecutive).
Scoring: The total number of laps (successful, completed trips) is recorded.
Target: For many, the goal is to reach the "Healthy Fitness Zone," which is often 17+ laps for elementary-aged children.
The test is designed to be a safe, non-competitive way for students to evaluate their fitness progress.

Turkey Trot

image of an adult wearing a turkey costume with 3 of the winners

Our Elementary Turkey Trot is a fun and festive event that encourages students to stay active while celebrating the season. Each grade level is invited to dress up like a turkey and run a half-mile race, with boys and girls competing separately. Students can add to the fun by purchasing turkey headbands and glasses to wear during the event. Runners compete for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place ribbons, and the first-place winners in each race receive a turkey as their prize. The Turkey Trot is a great way for our school community to come together, enjoy some friendly competition, and celebrate school spirit.

Field Day

Field Day is an exciting event where our elementary students celebrate teamwork, fitness, and school spirit through a variety of fun outdoor activities and games. Students rotate through different stations where they can run, jump, throw, and compete with their classmates while cheering each other on. Field Day is a great opportunity for students to stay active, build friendships, and enjoy a day of friendly competition and fun.

Parents or Guardians are welcome as long as they have filled out the Volunteer Form, even if you are walking around with your student and not volunteering.

We have high expectations for all our students, and we are "In It to Win It!

At Lister, Elementary PE is taught in a fun, health-promoting, and physically fit-promoting way. In addition, our students learn about coordination, cooperative learning, and locomotor skills. The activities implemented in class focus on improving cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. My personal goal as a PE teacher is to create interpersonal relationships with my students and to help facilitate the overall growth of each student in my class.

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