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St. Francis Xavier SchoolSpecials: P.E.

At St. Francis Xavier Elementary, the physical education department facilitates a sequential, instructional program in which students develop physically active lifestyles, that promote lifelong fitness and good health. The planned curriculum of skills and concepts promotes optimal development of physical, spiritual and mental wellness among youth – with emphasis on positive self-concept, social behavior, leadership ability, and moral development.

 

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Karl Behring Boys PE

Coach Karl was born and raised in Chico, CA. Coach comes from a farming family. Behring Orchards farms walnuts and almonds and this explains why some times coach goes a little nuts!! After graduating from the University of Redlands; Karl spent seven years teaching tennis at the Point at Squaw Peak. Karl loves (Divine) Comedy, acting and coaching all the sports, therefore, he decided to go into Elementary Physical Ed. Karl spent nine years at St. Gregory School and in 2005 moved to St. Francis Xavier. Karl still has not won any championships in the CYAA, but there is always hope for the future. In 2007-2008 his 5th grade basketball team was runner-up and he and Coach Fox’s 8th grade girl’s basketball team made it to the final four. Coach has been an A.I.A. certified basketball official for the last fifteen years.

Erin Chapman Girls PE

Erin Chapman joined the St. Francis Xavier faculty in the fall of 2009, coming to us from Regis Jesuit High School in Denver.  She has a BS from the University of Montana in Health Enhancement:  K-12 PE/Health and Athletic Training.  Erin also earned her Masters of Education from City University of Seattle. She has taught in Montana, Washington and Colorado.  Erin grew up in Montana and enjoys traveling, many outdoor activities, and reading.