Physical Education

In Aidan's Physical Education Program, our goal is to help children to discover and explore a diverse selection of activities that promote a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Our curriculum includes opportunities in physical, social, and emotional health education. The encouragement of risk taking, problem solving, choice, and self-challenge afford children an opportunity to learn about themselves in a safe and supportive environment.

The Physical Education Program uses a skill-based curriculum. The units taught are dodging, chasing, fleeing, throwing, catching, kicking, striking, striking with implements, body management, gymnastics, dance, and individual/dual sports.

The units are repeated each year, and the scaffolding builds from acquisition to mastery. How far a student moves is determined by determination and ability. We encourage them to make a genuine effort and to find their personal best. We reinforce that there are many ways to have a lifelong healthy lifestyle.

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Program Faculty

Phillip Katinas

Phillip Katinas

Director of Auxilliary Programs

Phillip Katinas joined Aidan in 2018 and currently serves as the Director of Auxiliary Programs. Phillip’s work in education began at the Sheridan School in DC, where he served as a camp teacher before becoming the Assistant Director at their Creative Arts and Summer Adventure Camp (CASA). After three years at Sheridan, Phillip joined the Aidan community. In addition to managing Aidan's After School Program (ASP), Discovery, and Summer Camp, Phillip also teaches PE to the Elementary students.

Phillip and his family are DC-natives and still reside in the area. Phillip loves playing sports, especially ice hockey. He also enjoys exploring the great outdoors by biking, camping, and hiking. Phillip spends his free time training his two Newfoundland dogs, who not only love to swim but are water-rescue certified.