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The Physical Education program at Jefferson Elementary follows the State Standards and County Standards for Physical Education for grades K-5. In grades K-2 the emphasis is on gross motor skills, educational gymnastics, dance, cooperation, and learning how to play. In grades 3-5 the emphasis is on refinement of movement skills, cooperative activities, educational gymnastics, and team sports. The children also participate in fitness testing using The Fitnessgram which is a statewide test involving sit-ups, push-ups, sit and reach, and laps.