“On the Sidelines in P.E.

” Worksheet
Student Name: _________________________ Class / Period(s): ________

Teacher: _________________________ Date: __________________

Directions: Since you are unable to participate in Physical Education class today, you will
answer the following questions by observing the activities in your class.

1. Why are you unable to participate in Phys. Ed today?

_____ I am sick or injured
_____ I am not prepared for class (e.g. I do not have my running shoes or P.E. clothing)
_____ I was not following the rules and/or routines for safe, respectful participation in class
_____ Another reason

2. Describe the warm-up activities that are done during the beginning of the class.
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3. Today in class we are learning about ________________________________________

(indicate name of activity, skill, game, etc.)

4. Write down the key points for performing the skill OR the objective of the game.
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5. Pick one student to watch in class. Do not write down their name. Write down the activity
the student is doing. Describe the level of physical activity (low, moderate, vigorous).
Explain why you chose to give them this level.
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6. Write down how you feel about missing Phys. Ed class today.
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Sign this sheet and give it to your teacher.

Student Signature: _____________________________________

Teacher Signature: _____________________________________

Date: _________________________

Dear Parent / Guardian,

Your child was unable to participate in physical education class today. Daily physical activity
is important for proper growth and development, concentration, body weight management,
and developing a philosophy to value lifelong participation in physical activities. He/she is
responsible for completing the following homework assignment.

Thank you for supporting your child’s physical education by signing to acknowledge the
completion of the assignment.

Sincerely,

Mr. Mann
HPE Teacher
Deer Park Jr. & Sr. Public School

I was unable to participate in physical activity today because _________________________

_________________________________________. My homework assignment is to

participate in _________ minutes of moderate to vigorous physical activity.

Description of activity: ________________________________________________________

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Where? ___________________________ How long? ____________________ minutes

Student Signature _________________________________ Date: _____________________

Parent / Guardian Signature _________________________ Date: _____________________