Curriculum Area
Athletics & Fitness
Active Bodies, Focused Minds — Movement That Matters
Physical activity is essential for young learners. Our athletics program combines structured fitness, team sports, and movement games to build coordination, teamwork, and healthy habits.
Tue, Thu during Enrichment Block (4:50–5:15 PM)25 minutes, 2x per week4–6
C84 Athletics & Fitness is an age-appropriate enrichment component for younger scholars inside C84 Kids Academy. It is distinct from Panther Performance Pass, the Institute’s dedicated athletic-performance pillar.
Learning Objectives
- Build cardiovascular endurance, strength, and flexibility through age-appropriate exercises
- Develop teamwork, sportsmanship, and leadership through team activities
- Improve focus and classroom behavior through regular physical activity
- Introduce fundamental skills in multiple sports and movement disciplines
Semester Curriculum — Summer: Summer Games
Unit 1 · Weeks 1–3
Track & Field Fundamentals
- Sprint technique and relay races
- Standing long jump and high jump basics
- Throwing form (foam javelin, softball)
- Mini-Olympics with personal best tracking
Unit 2 · Weeks 4–6
Team Handball & Kickball
- Handball rules and strategy
- Kickball league with rotating captains
- Sportsmanship discussions and fair play pledges
- End-of-unit tournament
Unit 3 · Weeks 7–9
Outdoor Adventure Games
- Capture the flag variations
- Scavenger hunts with fitness challenges
- Obstacle course relay
- Nature walk and mindful movement
Semester Curriculum — Fall: Team Sports Season
Unit 1 · Weeks 1–4
Flag Football Fundamentals
- Throwing and catching drills
- Route running and defensive positioning
- Flag-pulling technique and agility ladders
- Intra-program scrimmage games
Unit 2 · Weeks 5–8
Basketball Basics
- Dribbling, passing, and shooting form
- 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 games
- Free-throw challenges and shooting contests
- Basketball IQ: basic plays and court awareness
Unit 3 · Weeks 9–13
Fitness & Flexibility
- Yoga for kids: balance and breathing
- Bodyweight circuit training (age-appropriate)
- Flexibility testing and goal setting
- Dance fitness and movement expression
Semester Curriculum — Spring: Spring Into Action
Unit 1 · Weeks 1–4
Soccer Skills
- Dribbling, passing, and shooting drills
- Small-sided games (4v4, 5v5)
- Positional play and teamwork exercises
- Mini-league with standings and sportsmanship awards
Unit 2 · Weeks 5–8
Jump Rope & Agility
- Single rope techniques (basic to advanced)
- Double Dutch introduction
- Agility ladder drills and cone courses
- Jump rope challenges and personal records
Unit 3 · Weeks 9–13
Field Day Preparation
- Multi-sport station rotations
- Team-building relay challenges
- Personal fitness assessments and progress celebrations
- End-of-year Field Day event
Sample Activities
Warm-up: dynamic stretching and jogging lapsSkill stations: dribbling, passing, shooting rotationTeam scrimmage with rotating positionsCool-down: stretching circle with reflection questionsFitness journal: tracking personal bests and goals
Included in: Elite · All-Access