APTOS HIGH SCHOOL
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COURSE
SYLLABUS
NAME OF COURSE: ADVANCED PE COMPETITIVE SPORTS
NAME OF TEACHER: Jennifer Bryan
E-MAIL ADDRESS: jbryan@aptoshs.net
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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION/OUTLINE
Advanced
P.E. Competitive Sports is a class for students on a varsity sport and it meets
second year P.E. requirements. Periodic
fitness tests will be incorporated into the class to monitor measurable fitness
improvement. Athletes will work to
improve their fitness level through cardiovascular workouts and weight
training. Periodically, the athletes
will also participate in a variety of sports, which may include: Badminton,
Golf, Swimming, Weight Lifting, Pilates, Volleyball, Tennis, Softball, and
Basketball. Students are expected to
agree to and follow all Physical Education Department policy and rules. By meeting the standards and expectations of
Aptos High School, students will achieve greater self-esteem and confidence,
while creating a healthy and fit lifestyle.
In order to help assist Aptos High School students better
prepare for the mandatory High School Exit Exam, they will also be exposed to
activities that address language and math standards. Examples of these activities include written fitness exams and
calculations of target heart rates. The
Million Word Challenge, a program designed to get students to read 1 million
words throughout the school year, will also be incorporated into the
class. Students will be assigned to
read a book of their choice and to complete a short book report.
II. MATERIALS
Dress Requirements: The required dress for class consists of appropriate
athletic attire and shoes that allow participation in all activities. The student must supply a swimsuit and towel
during the swim unit. If desired, Aptos High P.E. clothes can be purchased for:
P.E. Shirt $9.00
P.E. Shorts $9.00
P.E. Sweat pants $22.00
Materials Provided:
1. Athletic Equipment: All activity supplies and testing materials
will be provided. Students wishing to
use their own athletic equipment, use it at their own risk, and must first get
the approval of their PE teacher.
2. PE Lockers: All students will be assigned a locker to store their
PE clothes. Large lockers to store
their school clothes and backpacks are for use during PE class only. Students
must provide their own combination lock and must use only their assigned
lockers. In season athletes will be
assigned a large sports locker. Combinations and lockers are not to be
shared. To avoid theft, always put all
your personal belongings in your locker and lock your locker!!!!!!!
3. Text Books: The class textbook is “Fit For Life” by Corbin and
Lindsey.
III. GOALS: Class goals are in reference to ESLR’s (Expected
Schooled Learning Results) and Physical Education Framework for California
Public Schools.
1. Acceptable levels of cardiovascular fitness
will be achieved and maintained by students.
Students will be able to:
a.
Reach or maintain a
healthy fitness zone.
b.
Recognize the
importance of fitness and health
c.
Formulate methods for
a lifetime fitness program
2. Every student will develop basic physical skills
that will allow personal fulfillment in the use of leisure time.
a.
Demonstrate basic
motor skills in a large variety of required activities.
b.
Develop skills to
transfer to lifetime activities.
3. Every student will develop skills to help
problem solve and manage behavior.
IV. UNIT OF STUDY:
1. Core Activities:
In
order to maximize performance and minimize injury for the athletes, maintaining
proper cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and flexibility is the main
focus of this course. In addition,
court and field activities will be incorporated into the course throughout the
year.
2. Physical Fitness tests:
Tests
will be administered throughout this class to monitor fitness levels and meet
California State requirements. A
pre-assessment will be conducted at the beginning of the semester to help
monitor improvement in fitness throughout the year. Final fitness tests will be administered at the end of each
semester.
V. METHODS OF ASSESSMENT
1.
40% motor development
(participation, individual improvement)
2.
20% social skills
(good attendance, promptness, dress for class, leadership, attitude,
achievement, teamwork and respect)
3.
20% cardiovascular
fitness (timed runs: improvement and fitness levels)
4.
20% tests (fitness,
written, activity)
VI. GRADING POLICY
1. Grades will be based on a point system. Successful students will attend class
regularly, come to class on time, dress out, participate in sport and fitness
activities, demonstrate appropriate behavior, and do all assigned work. Each day is worth 10 points with block days
worth 20 points.
2.
Student’s quarter grades are based on a cumulative point total throughout the
quarter with emphasis on the weighted percents mentioned in Section V.
A=90-100%, B=80-89% C=70-79% D= 60-69%, F = <60%.
3.
Semester grades are calculated using the following percents:
1st Quarter: 45%
2nd Quarter: 45%
Final Exam: 10%
4.
The final exam will consist of a fitness test that tests cardiovascular fitness
and muscular strength and endurance.
VII. CLASS PROCEDURES
1. Absences or excused non-participation:
Students
do not receive their daily points when they are absent or do not
participate in class. Students can make
up their absences by attending tutorial.
Students must dress out for tutorial.
If the student is injured or sick and cannot fully participate in PE, he
or she must bring a doctor’s note explaining which activities they cannot do
and when they will return to full activity.
If a student goes on a trip, he or she can complete a travel log to make
up their missed participation points.
Missing class due to a school sports event is considered excused and the
participation points do not need to be made up. However, these students will
need to make up any fitness or written tests that were missed. On game days, athletes still need to suit up
and participate in class, although their level of activity may be modified for
the day.
2. Non-Suit Policy:
Students
are required to dress for class. Students cannot make up a non-suit and points
will be lost. The student may borrow
loaner clothes from the PE Department once a month. Failure to dress in appropriate attire will result in
disciplinary action by the teacher and/or school administrator.
3. Locker rooms:
There
will be a teacher in the locker room at the beginning and end of each
period. Students are not allowed in the
locker room without the supervision of a teacher. Locker rooms will be locked
during class.The PE Dept is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
4. Supervision areas:
At
the end of class all students are to remain in the PE area behind the blue
Mariner line until the passing bell rings.
Only students with excused early outs can leave early for a game or
practice.
VIII. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Appropriate
social skills and behavior are a requirement in this class. Although additional classroom rules will be
given with each activity, general infarctions of the rules are as follows:
non-participation, non-suits, leaving before the bell, swearing, unexcused
tardy or absence, cheating, and disrespecting people or property. In addition to point deductions,
disciplinary steps for breaking behavior rules are as follows:
a.
One on one conference with the teacher
b. Phone call
home
c. Referral to
office
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