2011-2012
Physical Education and Health Syllabus
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2011-2012
Physical Education and Health Schedule
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION OVERVIEW
Physical Education is a half credit, fitness- oriented course taken in the first and fourth quarters of the school year. Students learn the fundamental rules and terms as well as the skills involved in various sports. Activities included are designed to promote interest in an active lifestyle.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
There are no prerequisites for this course as it is a mandate course set down by the KEA. Students are required to participate everyday. Uniform is shorts and short sleeve shirts (weather permitting). Sweats are permitted and suggested when the weather becomes colder.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
- Students will learn the fundamentals of sports and activities
- Students will understand the importance of an active lifestyle
- Students will understand the benefits of a “fitness-oriented” lifestyle
- Students will understand the value of “safety”
PURPOSE
The purpose for the physical education curriculum is to provide students with information and activities which will enable them to make choices for a healthy lifestyle.
EXPECTATIONS
- Show respect for everyone
- Be prepared for class
- Be punctual
- Be positive
- Have an open mind
- Listen
METHODS:
The students will learn through instruction, videos, guest speakers and supplementary materials when participating in various sports. They will also have to show some instructional skill as the class progresses through the sports and activities.
MATERIALS NEEDED
Students must come to class everyday with gym clothes and gym shoes. Handouts for notes will be provided and must be neatly stored in a folder
GRADING
The current grading scale will be used to determine letter grades of A, B, C, D, or F. Students will be evaluated on daily participation, personal improvement, physical and written tests.
HEALTH EDUCATION OVERVIEW
Health is a half credit, one semester course taken in the second and third quarters of the school year. The goal of this course is to make students aware of the choices that they must make in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle for the remainder of their lives. Physical, Mental and Social Health will be explored and utilized in a practical way that will enable the students to see the difference that their choices can make.
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
There are no prerequisites for this course as it is a mandate class set down by the Kentucky Department of Education.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
1. The students will learn and identify aspects of the human body.
2. The students will learn and identify aspects of goal setting.
3. The students will learn and identify aspects of personalities
4. The students will understand how choices they make affect their lives.
5. The students will understand how physical fitness and nutrition affect their health
5. The students will understand how drugs, alcohol, and tobacco affect the human body
6. The students will learn about disabilities and disorders
METHODS:
Concepts will be introduced to the students through a text, as well as outside sources. There will also be guest speakers and videos used in the instruction. Students will be assessed on their ability to comprehend and retain information from the book and class discussion. They will be evaluated on their attitude and participation as well as written assessments and projects.
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Fourth Quarter
March 12-23 --- Baseball/Softball/Kickball Skills and Games
March 23 --- Baseball/Softball/Kickball Test
March 26-30 --- Fitness Week
April 2-4 --- TBA
April 16-27 --- Football Skills and Games
April 27 --- Football Test
April 30-May 4 --- Fitness Week
May 7-11 --- Frisbee Golf and Ultimate Frisbee
May 14-18 --- TBA
May 21-24 --- Exams
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JUNIOR HIGH PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROJECTS
Throughout the school year students will be evaluated on daily participation, personal improvement, and three projects. Students must complete one project during each trimester.
DUE DATES:
Project #1 -- Nov. 4th
Project #2 -- Feb. 17th
Project #3 -- May 17th
1.) Create a Game
Students must develop any type of fitness game and present it to the class. Students will need to provide a written report on directions, rules, and physical benefits of participating in the game.
2.) Walks of a Lifetime
Students will choose either 5 geographic landmarks or a memorable trip with friends to take throughout the trimester. Students will log and record their distance traveled by walking or running with a pedometer throughout the trimester and record how they feel throughout their journey.
For example students may choose to walk from Villa to San Diego or walk 2,200 miles throughout the semester as a group of 4. Students would have to write down their goal and log their miles walked throughout the semester and as a group reach 2,200 miles. Students may also choose to climb or cover any landmark of their choice. For example students may choose to climb Mt. Everest, the Empire State Building, The Sears Tower, The Burj Khalifa (the tallest building in the world) and the Mariana Trench. Students would have to add up the miles it would take to cover these landmarks and log their miles walked or run throughout the trimester and try to cover all the miles they would need to climb or cover these landmarks. Pedometers will be provided for anyone attempting this project.
Students may choose to work in groups including up to 4 students. Each student must log their own miles and a report on their journey.
3.) Get Out and Play Project
Students must organize a game day with their friends in their neighborhood or local park. Students will arrange a time and a date to meet friends and play a game of their choice. The game or games must last up to an hour and it must be an active game. For example students may organize a game of ultimate Frisbee in a field near their house. Students may work together in groups. Each student must hand in a reflective report and a picture of the event.
4.) 2 Week Challenge
Students will pick two weeks to improve their eating habits and increase their physical activity. Students will keep a log of everything they eat and all the activity they take part in for two weeks. Students will keep records in their log of how they are improving or increasing their physical activity and eating habits throughout those two weeks. They may include taking a walk with parents, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, having parents park further away, substituting fruit or vegetables for fried foods etc. Students will complete a reflective report at the end of the two weeks.
5.) 5K/10K/Marathon
Students will take part in any type of 5k/10k/marathon race. Students will either participate in the race as runners, walker, or volunteers. They may choose any race they want. Students will complete a reflective report and provide a picture of them participating in the activity.
6.) 4 Weeks or Complete and Beat an Active Video Game Challenge
Students will choose any active video game of their choice (EA Active, Wii Fit, NFL Training Camp, Explorer, Dance Dance Revolution, etc.) Students will participate in this game as necessary for 4 weeks or complete or beat the game. Students will keep a log of their activities and write a reflective report.
7.) Cultural Game
Students will research the culture and region of their choice. They will then find and research any game or activity that is important to that culture. It could be a current culture or an ancient culture. Students will present and have their class participate in the game and will submit a report on their culture and game.
8.) Book Review
Read any book on a sport, sports figure, or sporting event. Write a brief description, review, and reflection on the book. Please see Mr. Starkey for approval on your book choice.
9.) Invent a project
Students may invent a project of their choice. It should involve any type of fitness and be approved by Mr. Starkey.