APTOS HIGH SCHOOL
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COURSE SYLLABUS
NAME OF COURSE: BEGINNING PHYSICAL EDUCATION
NAME OF TEACHER: Jennifer Bryan
E-MAIL ADDRESS: jbryan@aptoshs.net
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I. COURSE DESCRIPTION/OUTLINE
Beginning Physical Education is a one-year core program
required for all 9th graders. Students will be exposed to a variety
of activities and skills with an emphasis on fitness. This class is designed to motivate and enhance each student’s
interest in physical education.
Students will begin the course with a solid fitness unit and complete it
with the California State required fitness tests. Periodic fitness tests will be incorporated into the program to
monitor measurable fitness improvement.
Units during the year are geared towards learning motor skills and rules
of a variety of sports and activities.
Students are expected to agree to
and follow all Physical Education Department policy and rules. This class is a prerequisite and must be
passed in order to take Advanced Physical Education.
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.
By meeting the standards and
expectations of Aptos High School, students will achieve greater self-esteem
and confidence, learn to create and maintain a healthy and fit lifestyle, and
enjoy a safe experience in their Physical Education class. Physical Education class provides an opportunity
for all students to be successful.
English language learners and students with special needs are given an
environment to excel in the physical arena. Students who perform at an
exceptionally high level may be recognized by their teacher and rewarded with a
free “Excellence in Physical Education” t-shirt.
II. MATERIALS
MATERIALS REQUIRED
1.
Dress Requirements: The
required dress for class consists of an Aptos Mariners PE shirt, navy blue
shorts or navy blue sweat pants. Non-marking and non-cleated athletic shoes are
also required at all times. Students must provide their own swimsuit
and towel during the swim unit.
2.
Costs for the
uniforms are:
PE
Shirt $9.00
PE
Shorts $9.00
PE
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.
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:
Beginning
PE will focus on a core group of activities designed to elevate students’
fitness and enhance their interest in physical education. These activities may include, but are not
limited to: Court and Field activities
(Volleyball, Badminton, Softball, Soccer, Softball, Field Hockey, Flag
Football, Pickleball, etc.), Swimming, Dance, Fitness, and Track and Field.
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 year to help monitor
improvement in fitness throughout the year.
Final Fitness Gram tests will be administered in the spring.
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.
Final exams will include a written test and a fitness test.
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. Only excused, non-participation,
and excused or suspended absences can be made up. 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. These students will still be expected to
suit up and do any and all activities that the doctor deems acceptable. If a student goes on a trip, he or she can
complete a travel log to make up their missed participation points. These students will need to make up any runs
and written tests that were missed when they recover or return.
2. Non-Suit Policy:
Students
are required to dress for class everyday. 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.
VIII. BEHAVIORAL EXPECTATIONS
Appropriate
social skills and behavior are a requirement in PE 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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