Physical Education

Physical Education is a curriculum requirement for all K2-9th grade students. Students are trained to embrace a healthy lifestyle through exercise and good nutrition. The comprehensive program incorporates the following:

• Monthly themed activities (K2 & K3)
• Development of fine and gross motor skills (K2-K5)
• Knowledge and skills of team sports
• Practical knowledge of health and nutrition
• Team rules and game strategies
• Sportsmanship, Teamwork and Discipline

Athletics Programs Offered

The WCA Athletics program offers a variety of sports including Junior Varsity and Varsity level teams. The Athletics program focuses on teamwork, skill development, sportsmanship and healthy competition. WCA is privileged to have qualified and passionate coaches who manage each team and are committed to developing the "whole child."

FALL PROGRAMS:

• SOCCER: Co-Ed Middle School
• VOLLEYBALL: Middle School Girl’s Volleyball

WINTER PROGRAMS:

• CHEERLEADING: Pep Squad (3rd - 5th), JV (6th-8th), Varsity (9th – 12th)
• BASKETBALL: Elementary Co-ed (3rd - 5th), Middle School Boys (6th - 8th), Varsity Boy’s/Girl’s (9th - 12th)

SPRING PROGRAMS:

• TRACK: Co-Ed (4th - 12th)
• FLAG FOOTBALL: Elementary Co-Ed (2nd - 5th), Middle School Co-Ed (6th - 8th), Varsity Co-Ed (9th - 12th)
• GOLF: Experienced players in Middle School and High School

Student Participation

In order to participate in any Athletics program, students must meet specific requirements:

• Meet and maintain academic standards
• Have a current medical form on file with WCA
• Completed pre-participation physical evaluation
• Signed transportation waiver
• Be current with all Athletics fees
• Attend mandatory practices

If a student is injured during a practice or game, they will be required to sit out. Injured students are not allowed to return to full participation without permission from a physician.

WCA partners with the Sports and Learning Complex and Bowie Gym for practices and games.

Martial Arts

Woodstream Christian Academy has partnered with Full Circle Martial Arts Academy to provide Kung Fu classes to its students. Full Circle has been in operation since 1992 and believes in hard work and commitment to their students and surrounding communities.
Visit the FCMA web site

Instructor-led classes are held at WCA in the Vineyard Café once a week for K4 - 5th grades. Students who participate in the six-week program are able to compete for 2 belt levels.

For registration information, please contact Coach John Holmes, WCA Athletics Director at 301.955.1160

Winter 2011-12 Sport: Basketball