Mr. Battin is the Physical Education teacher at Pulaski International School of Chicago and teaches grades K-8.

He received his Bachelor’s degree from DeVry University in 2001 and obtained his teaching certificate through the Physical Education/Kinesiology program at Northern Illinois University in 2011. Mr. Battin is currently in pursuit of his Master’s degree.

Mr. Battin is a huge fan of the Chicago Cubs, Blackhawks, Bears, and Bulls and enjoys watching and attending games whenever possible.

Hobbies include:  biking, playing sports (many types!), and working on sports cars.

Mr. Battin looks forward to the upcoming year at Pulaski and providing your child with a quality Physical Education experience.

Program Description

Physically active and educated children are more likely to thrive academically and socially. It is for this reason, as well as many others, that Pulaski International School of Chicago provides a quality Physical Education program to all students grades Kindergarten through 8^th.

Physical Education at Pulaski International is designed to get your students moving and provide them with a foundation to be physically active throughout their lives. Students will learn about their bodies, different types of movement, engage in daily exercise to raise the heart rate, individual and team sport game play, as well as individualized skill development in many different areas of sport and exercise. Other areas, such as proper nutrition and health will also be touched upon throughout the year.

P.E. instruction is designed and planned by using both the Illinois State Standards for Physical Education and the National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) standards. At Pulaski International, students will critically think about their own bodies as it pertains to movement, situational decision-making in sport, and the short-term and long-term benefits of living an active lifestyle. Affective learning behaviors such as the demonstration of team work and positive encouragement/reinforcement of other students will be emphasized consistently throughout the year.

Proper attire is paramount to ensure the safety of your child in Physical Education class. Students will be required to wear an indoor/outdoor athletic shoe without marking soles at all times. Boots, sandals, flip-flops, and Crocs will not be permitted. Large hoop earrings and necklaces will not be allowed. Students that do not have the proper attire will not be allowed to participate in physical activity.

Being physically active is something that the whole family can enjoy. Whenever possible, try to incorporate physical activity into you and your child’s life. Biking, running, swimming, playing frisbee, playing sports or even just walking around the block are just a few of the ways you can increase the daily physical activity of your family.