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Students will need school appropriate athletic attire: Socks/Sneakers NO heels, platforms, boots, and no metal on shoes Shorts, sweat pants, wind pants (elastic waist, no zippers, buttons, no boxers and no spandex) Full Length short or long sleeve T-shirt or sweatshirt - NO tank tops

Course Overview:

The physical education curriculum of Waynesboro Area High School has been designed to help students recognize the importance of regular physical activity. All students are given the opportunity to select activities offered in a mini-course format. Students are encouraged to select a variety of activities that include fitness, individual and team activities.

Course Objectives: To progressively increase student cardiovascular fitness levels by completing specific warm-up tasks indoors, and outside on the track

To increase student strength by doing specific weight bearing exercises during fitness activities such as push-ups, crunches, bench dips, squats, lunges, medicine ball work, etc.

To refine motor skills in various areas such as throwing, catching, dodging, shooting basketball, hitting a softball, using a racquet, etc.

To participate in team sport and individual sport activities playing by the rules in a cooperative manner

Course Instructor Philosophy:

We are alarmed about the overweight/obesity epidemic and the continuing hypo-kinetic disease (lack of physical activity) that seems to afflict many of our students. We will continue to motivate our students as best we can by continually evaluating and providing encouragement when necessary. We are dedicated to provide meaningful and beneficial activities for our students and are genuinely concerned about their overall health.

Course Outline/Topics:

The first day of Physical Education class will cover the following: syllabus, grading, locker distribution, squad lines, and heights/weights (nurses records)

Classes will begin with a warm-up/fitness activity.

All students will be electing their activities. They will include; archery, golf, softball, volleyball, tennis, frisbee games, fitness walking, basketball, racquet sports, weight training, mat room games, darts, etc.

Course Requirements:

In order to fulfill state and local requirements, all students in Waynesboro Area School District must participate in and pass two years of Physical Education, grades 9 and 10.

All clothing must allow for safe participation in the activities.

Students are expected to remove all jewelry except medic alert tags

Student athletes get no special privileges and are expected to participate in all class activities. Students who choose not to participate in selected activities must walk or stand.

Students with special needs will be adapted into our program as best we can accommodate them.

Use of Technology:

Some instructors use a PDA (personal digital assistant) to provide students with instant feedback on their performance. Students or parents may request a progress report at any time.

Assessment Plan:

Standard school grading scale:

A = 90 100% B = 80 89% C = 70 79% D = 60 69% F = Below 60%

***** Grades will count toward GPA

See attached rubric for daily points breakdown.

Make up classes will be offered every Wednesday. Students can earn 3 points if make up class is completed properly.

Course Policies/Expectations:

Medicals will be handled on an individual basis. A note from a doctor is required to be excused from class for an extended period of time.Students are responsible for getting the note to the PE teacher.

If a student has a medical that cannot be adapted in the class and is excused for more than 50% of the classes, a letter grade of M will be given. The final grade will be determined by averaging the quarter grades.

A parent note is acceptable for only one class per quarter.

Each student is responsible for his/her own valuables during the class period.

Discipline issues may be handled immediately by the teacher through appropriate physical consequences (i.e. push-ups, crunches, jogging extra laps, etc.).

Pantsing of yourself or of another student is extremely inappropriate. It can result in disciplinary action up to and including possible harassment charges.

Emergency Procedures:

The PE teachers are equipped with handheld radios for emergency situations and communication with the office. Injury emergencies will involve the nurse.

Suggestions for Success:

Be prepared to exercise with proper clothing and a positive attitude with self-motivation and self-discipline. *** Attendance is extremely important!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION GRADING RUBRIC

CLOTHING FITNESS 2 Student puts forth maximal effort. Student follows all directions and completes all required elements. ACTIVITY Student demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns and has exerted maximal effort. Student follows all directions/instructions and plays by the rules in a cooperative manner.

Student dresses in school appropriate physical education attire that allows for safe participation.

Student does not follow directions and does not complete all required elements. Student displays poor effort.

Student has some difficulty with motor skills and/or movement patterns. Student demonstrates poor effort.

Student has not changed into appropriate clothing for physical education class.

Student refuses to participate and puts forth no effort.

Student does not participate in the activity.