Rochambeau Middle School

Teacher (email)		Phone		School Notes Link
Ms. Geri Ristow		203-264-2711
Mr. Jeffrey Craig		203-264-2711

Our program strives to educate students to be healthy and active throughout their lives.  We recognize that regular physical activity is imperative to the well-being of all people.  We know that good health habits begin in childhood.  Our focus is to motivate children toward a physically active lifestyle by helping them to value wellness, understand the physiological benefits of exercise, perform a variety of movements and appreciate the joy of activity.

The Rochambeau PE program focuses on the development of skills and attitudes that will help our students to remain healthy and active throughout their lives.  The units of study include:

•  Benefits of Exercise to Health & Life
•  Cardiorespiratory Exercise
•  Skeletal Fitness
•  Muscular Development
•  Body Composition
•  Prevention & Care of Injuries
•  Nutrition
• Flexibility
• Stress Management