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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Bo Mielczak teaches at Hemby Bridge Elementary School in Union County. She is a graduate of the Academy of Physical Education in Poland and has twenty-three years experience in Poland and the United States at YMCAs and both private and public schools.

Resources created by Bozena Mielczak

Designing your gym class
From classroom organization to warm-up procedures, one physical education teacher provides a blueprint for a structured physical education program.
By Bozena Mielczak and Kim Campbell.
Dribbling a ball with a hand
After this lesson, student should be aware of 4 critical components of dribbling a ball (on the side, no higher than waist, pushing the ball down, and looking up) and be able to dribble a ball applying at least 3 of them.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 )
By Bozena Mielczak.
Fitness with a jumpstick
The lesson includes a variety of activities for strength, endurance, and flexibility with the use of a jumpstick. Intervals of jogging and exercises of major muscle groups include an element of fun. The teacher's leading role adds intensity and excitement to these activities.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 )
By Bozena Mielczak.
Leaping, jumping, hopping
This basic movement lesson focuses on leaping, jumping, and hopping skills.
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 )
By Bozena Mielczak.
Overhand throwing
The students will perform the skills of throwing overhand. This is the third lesson in Manipulative Activities Unit in 2nd quarter that follows lesson on throwing a ball underhand.
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 )
By Bozena Mielczak.
Primary fitness skills unit
The main focus of this unit is primary physical fitness skills assessment and development. With PE class scheduled once a week, fitness assessment becomes a challenge. This unit keeps students moving and at the same time assesses their primary fitness skills in each lesson.
Format: lesson plan (grade 4–5 Healthful Living)
By Bozena Mielczak.
Rolling a ball
More than a Physical Education lesson plan! The main focus of this manipulative activities lesson is rolling a ball. Students will roll other objects and practice rolling themselves. Additionally, you will find many ideas for structuring and managing a PE class.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 )
By Bozena Mielczak.
Underhand throwing
The students will perform the skills of throwing underhand. This is the second lesson in Manipulative Activities Unit in 2nd quarter that follows lesson on rolling a ball.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 )
By Bozena Mielczak.
Walking pathways
Second PE lesson in school experience of Kindergartener. Students explore walking movement and pathways.
Format: lesson plan (grade K )
By Bozena Mielczak.