High School Physical Education Syllabus
Instructor: Marty Young E-mail: Phone: myoung@advancehornets.org 573-820-3513
Course Description: Physical Education classes are designed to practice and develop skills in activities that will help students maintain fitness throughout their life. Early in the fall students fitness levels will be assessed in the following areas: cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance. From these assessments we will develop a baseline in which we will use to set personal fitness goals. We will explore fitness activities designed to improve all areas of fitness. Our goal is that by the end of the year students will improve their scores on their baseline fitness tests through regular cardiovascular endurance training, muscular endurance training, and activities designed to increase current levels of fitness. Students will be introduced to life-long activities designed to increase their likelihood of exercising in the future. Students will understand the benefits that regular exercise can provide for a person’s mental, physical, and social health.
Instructional Philosophy: Physical education is an important academic course that will help each student find different connections to living a healthy lifestyle once they leave Advance High School. Physical education also hekps develop critical thinking skills in high pressured, game playsituations. It will also help these students find a deeper understanding of each sport we play by looking deeper understanding of each sport we play by looking deeper into the origin of the sport and its impact on society today.
Major Course Goals: * Learn about the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. * Test fitness levels (Fitnessgram Test) * Improve fitness levels. * Learn about various lifetime activities. * Learn about each sport we play and have a deeper understanding of them. * Use motor skills acquired to master the skills of each sport we play. * Put these skils into game-play. * Use critical thinking to develop a strategy in game-play.
Major Course Objectives by Quarter: 1st Quarter: Physical Fitness, and Ultimate Frisbee 2nd Quarter: Flag Football, Badminton, and Fitnessgram Test 3rd Quarter: Basketball and Volleyball 4th Quarter: Soccer and Diamond Games Major Course Projects: The student's grade will be determined by this formula: 70% - Written tests, Skills Tests 30% - Participation Students final grades each quarter will be entered as Pass/Fail. Required/Recommended Readings/Apps: Nike Run Club app Google Classroom (app) – students are expected to regularly monitor classroom activities and requirements through class Google Classroom page.
Course Assessment Plan: * Fitnessgram Test * Written Assessment * Skills Assessment Classroom Expectations: · During class students will: * Assess personal fitness levels using Fitnessgram Testing Standards * Set realistic personal fitness goals * Identify fitness components and understand how those fitness components are essential to a balanced and well rounded fitness plan * Develop individual skills associated with teamwork, problem solving and leadership. * Complete fitness testing throughout the year Remote Learning Expectations:
Supplies and Materials Needed: o Students are REQUIRED to be prepared for class each day by having a change of clothes. o Appropriate clothes include: shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt, and tennis shoes. o Failure to dress appropriately will have a negative impact on your grade. Homework Policy and Grading Scale: The grading scale is as follows: Students final quarter grades of 60 or above, will receive a P/Pass. Students grades below 60 for each quarter will result in an F/Fail. Extra Help/Time and Place to be Reached by Parent: Students can arrange to meet me before school or from 9:00-9:45, during 2nd period (planning period). Remote learners may email me to secure an appointment during those times.
. Be On Time. (Students have 5 minutes after the bell to change.) 3 tardies = loss of points. Requirements: Student participation is a must! This is an activity-based class therefore students should expect to be active during the class period. Students should be prepared to openly experience new activities. Remember to be safe, responsible, respectful and to have fun!
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