Physical Education
Information and websites for physical education classes

Course Overview Top of Page      Students will participate in a variety of movement activities. It is the Physical Educator's goal to enhance the quality and productivity of each students life through participation in a comprehensive, sequentially planned physical education program that promotes the physical, mental, emotional and social well-being of every individual in the pursuit of lifelong health.     Emphasis will be given to improving physical fitness, being a respectful person and developing skill and knowledge in physical activities.

Major Assignments Top of Page 9th Grade:     - Dynamic Health Unit     - Physical Fitness Testing 10th Grade:     - Body Mechanics Unit     - Written assignments (Rules and History) of various games/activities     *Weekly fitness tests     *Emphasis on 5 components of fitness               1. Cardiovascular fitness               2. Muscular strength               3. Muscular endurance               4. Flexibility               5. Nutrition

Class Requirements Top of Page 1. Dress down everyday;          - School physical education uniform ($20.00 shirt and shorts) or          - Black shorts and gray t-shirt 2. Athletic shoes and socks;          - Different shoes from what is worn to school 3. Actively participate everyday 4. Cooperate and do the best you can;          - Physically          - Mentally          - Emotionally          - Socially 5. Improve your physical fitness

Class Rules Top of Page 1. Be on time - in locker room at tardy bell. 2. No food or drink in the locker room. 3. Enter and exit out back doors of gym and locker room. 4. "Shower" bell does not excuse you. 5. Wait on blacktop behind gym until passing bell rings. 6. Be courteous and polite. 7. Use appropriate language.

Consequences Top of Page 1. Verbal warning. 2. Deduction of points - misconduct points. 3. Parent contact. 4. Referral to administration. 5. Detention. 6. Suspension from class/school.

Grading Top of Page 1. Active participation - Points are earned each day based on the students daily record of attending class, dressing down and paricipating in the days activity. 2. Personal/Social development - Students earn points for demonstrating respectful, courteous behavior. Good behavior includes listening, following directions and working well with others. 3. Work ethic - The amount of effort given in the activity and the ability to stay on task. 4.Physical fitness - There will be more focus on the 5 components fitness. Improving your cardiovascular system, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and nutrition is crucial to having a healthy life. Students will work on fitness in class. Personal improvement will be momitored and encouraged. 5. Knowledge and performance - Knowledge of terms, rules and stategies of a given activity. Also, the ability to learn and apply skills of that activity.     A student earns an "A" in physical education by participating everyday in class. The "A" student in physical education has impeccable behavior and always does the best they can. That student is cooperative, has a positive attitude and shows respect to classmates and teachers. The "A" student is on time and ready to participate on a daily basis.

Grading Points Top of Page Fitness Rubric Personal/Social Rubric Effort Rubric

Credit Top of Page Physical Education is a variable credit class. A student can earn up to 5 units of credit per semester. Activities are divided into 1.0 or 1.5 units of credit.

Make-ups Top of Page Any student who has fallen behind and is failing to meet participation requirements will be given the opportunity to do make-up work. The semester is divided into 3 grading periods - 6 weeks each.   Make-ups are to be done after 4 non-participation days. Absences,and suit-cuts are considered non-participation. Parental notes and medical excuses are accepted but work needs to be made up.   Physical Education is a class that requires active participation on a daily basis. The class is variable credit and students need to be in class, participating, on a regular basis to earn that credit.   Make-ups will be offered 3 times a grading period. Usually the last week of the grading period on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at lunch. Students are to be dressed down and meet at the track. If weather does not permit the use of the track then an alternative site will be used.   Make-up dates for 2007 - 2008   Semester I September 18, 19 and 20, 2007 October 30, 31 and November 1, 2007 December 11, 12 and 13, 2007   Semester II February 26, 27 and 28, 2008 April 15, 16 and 17, 2008 May 20, 21 and 22, 2008

9th grade Units/Activities Top of Page Track and Field/Fitness    8/20 - 9/14 Field Hockey/Football    9/17 - 10/12 Basketball    10/15 - 11/9 Wrestling/Tumbling/Dynamic Health    11/13 - 12/19 Dance /Fitness    1/7 - 2/1 Volleyball    2/4 - 3/14 Fitness testing/Leisure Sports    3/17 - 4/18 Softball    4/21 - 5/16 Games    5/19 - 6/5

10th Grade Units/Activities Top of Page Raquet Sports/P.E. Adventure    8/21 - 9/15 Raquet Sports continued    9/18 - 10/20 Soccer/Lacrosse    10/23 - 12/1 Basketball/Body Mechanics    11/13 - 12/19 Dance/Fitness    1/7 - 2/1 Softball/Body Mechanics    2/4 - 3/14 Indoor Games/P.E. Adventure    3/17 - 4/18 Street Hockey/Frisbee    4/21 - 5/16 Outdoor Volleyball    5/19 - 6/5

11/12 Units/Activities Top of Page Field Games/Lacrosse Team Handball/Volley Tennis Basketball/Volleyball Dance/Fitness    1/7 - 2/1 Softball/Padded Bat Ball Fitness/Wellness Jr/Sr Olympics Lacrosse/Golf Hockey/Weight Training   ***Please note that 11/12 curriculum dependant on available facilities and dates are open. Curriculum can also change***

Sports Conditioning Top of Page Sports Conditioning has its own curriculum that is geared toward preparing our student-athletes for the high school sports seasons. Our focus is to individualize our lifting programs, to implement our speed & agility programs and lastly introduce plyometrics as a means of developing explosive power.

Physical Education PE Central - Website for Health and Physical Education. CAHPERD - California Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. AAHPERD - American Association of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance. NASPE - National Association for Sport and Physical Education. Wikipedia - Physical Education Encyclopedia   Physical Fitness Physical Fitness - The Presidents Council on Physical Fitness and Sports. Wikipedia - Physical Fitness Encyclopedia. Physical Fitness - Healthier U.S.