Welcome to the Little River Physical Education web page! The purpose of this web page is to highlight Physical Education practices at our school and to support living an active lifestyle.
We implement the SPARK (Sports, Play, & Active Recreation for Kids) & OPENPHYSED Curriculums throughout the school year. It is expected that Physical Education students will:
Research shows SPARK Physical Education kids enjoy greater physical fitness, sport skills, enjoyment of Physical Education, academic achievement, and activity levels away from school.
Melissa Neil
Physical Education Specialist, MEd & NBCT
Little River K-8 School
2315 Snow Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
[email protected]
We implement the SPARK (Sports, Play, & Active Recreation for Kids) & OPENPHYSED Curriculums throughout the school year. It is expected that Physical Education students will:
- Enjoy and seek out physical activity.
- Develop and maintain acceptable levels of physical fitness.
- Develop a variety of basic movement and manipulative skills so they will experience success and feel comfortable during present and future physical activity pursuits.
- Develop the ability to get along with others in movement environments.
Research shows SPARK Physical Education kids enjoy greater physical fitness, sport skills, enjoyment of Physical Education, academic achievement, and activity levels away from school.
Melissa Neil
Physical Education Specialist, MEd & NBCT
Little River K-8 School
2315 Snow Hill Rd.
Durham, NC 27712
(919) 560-3940
[email protected]