Dodgen Physical Education

DODGEN'S PHYSICAL EDUCATION BLOG

Health and Physical Education is the shared responsibility of the student, home, school, and community.  The health and physical education program in Cobb County School District, provides each student with the information and skills needed to be active and healthy.  Through these programs, students are provided a foundation to be healthy and ready to participate in the total school program.

Ms. Spatch-

Ms. Spatch has been teaching middle school Physical Education for 22 years. She earned her B.S. degree in Health and Physical Education from the University of Georgia. Ms. Spatch was recognized as the Georgia Middle School Physical Education Teacher of the year in 2002-2003.

Ms. White-

Ms. White has been teaching middle school Health and Physical Education for 15 years. She earned her B.S. degree in health and physical education from Kennesaw State University.

Coach Daniel-

Coach Daniel has been teaching middle school Health and Physical Education for 5 years. He is currently coaching football at Walton. Coach Daniel earned his B.S. in Exercise Science and Master's in Health and Physical Education from Georgia College & State University. He is currently working on his Specialist degree in Technology in Education from Lesley University.

Units in Physical Education

1st semester-

large group activities, fitnessgram, paddle sports, football

2nd semester-

large group activities, fitnessgram, floor hockey, dance, basketball/ soccer, volleyball

3rd semester-

large group activities, fitnessgram, team handball, gymnastics, wrestling, lacrosse

4th semester-

large group activities, fitnessgram, rugby, recreation games, track and field (olympics), softball

INTRAMURALS:

Intramurals start @ 8:15 (Monday - Friday)

Badminton Club (Birdie Bashers) meets the first and third Friday of each month during Intramurals @ 8:00 starting in September (7th and 8th graders only).

Dodgen also offers a before school intramural program.  The philosophy of the Dodgen Middle School Intramural Sports Program is to provide every student the opportunity to participate in competitive and non-competitive sports in a recreational environment.  In this environment, participation is stressed rather than winning.  Students experience success and enjoyment through participation.  The intramural program will meet the needs of all middle school students, not just the athletically gifted.  The program also gives students the opportunity to develop leadership and social skills.

*Check the gym schedule for upcoming Intramural activities.