Ridgeland- Hardeeville high school
Physical Education Syllabus
Jeremiah Faber,Sr.
WELCOME
The Ridgeland-Hardeeville High School Physical Education Department look forward to the opportunity to introduce, challenge, and progressively increase your knowledge and skills in our Physical Education classes. We are committed to encouraging achievement, maintenance, and enhancement of a healthier lifestyle.
Standards Physical Education
- Demonstrate competency in many movement forms and proficiency in a few movement forms.
- Applies movement concepts and principles to the learning and development of motor skills
- Exhibits a physically active lifestyle
- Achieves and maintain a healthy-enhancing level of physical fitness
- Demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activities
- Demonstrate understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings
- Understanding that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenges, self-expression, and social interaction
Course Description
The Physical Education Course is designed to enhance the awareness and knowledge of healthy lifestyle choices.
Essential Questions
o What do I need to do to stay healthy?
o How and where do I find health information and resources?
o What can I do to avoid or reduce health risks?
o What influences my health behaviors and decisions?
o How can communication enhance my personal health?
o How do making good decisions keep myself healthy?
o How do I use the goal-setting process to improve my health?
o What can I do to promote accurate health information and healthy behaviors?
Units of Units of Instruction
Class Orientation: discuss syllabus; explain Class room Rules/procedures; explain the locker room rules and procedures; Establish routine for locker room procedures and warm-up exercises
Fitness- Pre Testing
Volleyball (History and Origin of the game; Rules, Regulation terminology
Volleyball Lead up Skills
Volleyball Skills/ Play/Assessment
Flag Football: History/Origin/Rules/Skills/Assessment
Badminton: History/Origin/Rules/Skills/Play/Strategy/Assessment
Fitness/Pacer Test
Basketball; History/Rules/Skills/Strategy/Offense/Defense/Play
Personal Fitness: discussing the Eleven Parts of Physical Fitness
Weight Training
Recreation Sports: Badminton/Ultimate Frisbee/Tennis/Volleyball/Wiffle Ball/Jump Ropes/Double Dutch
Basketball Review: 3on 3 Play/Tournament Play
Softball: History/Rules/Skills/Play/Assessment
Soccer: History/Rules/Skills/Assessment
Recreation Sports: Volleyball/Wiffle Ball/Basketball/Badminton/Aerobic/Double Dutch
Fitness/Pacer Test/Exams
Classroom Expectation
Our gym is a place of learning; you are to conduct yourself in a respectful manner. This class is “G rated class” Profanity, criticizing or insulting other will not be tolerated. We will keep the gym clean at all times. Treat the gym as if it was your home. Use manners, be respectful. Class meetings will consist of dressing out and participating each and every day. Which will allow you to make choices that, will enhance your physical needs. You are expected to complete all classwork so you are prepared for the next class. You are expected to do everything possible to be successful.
Course Evaluation and Assessment
Students are expected to participate in class activities. Grades breakdown for Report Cards
30% Participation, in- class activities
25% Skills test
10% Dress out
15% Test
10% Homework
10% Special Project
DRESS
Though there is no required uniform, all students should come prepared to dress to participate in the activity. These clothes will include a T-shirt or sweatshirt and shorts or sweatpants. We will go outside during inclement weather so dress accordingly on those days. The most important required item of clothing is shoes. When we are in the gymnasium, please where basketball/tennis type shoes. When we are participating in field sports you may use rubber or plastic spiked shoes.
Though class will start each day at the designated time, I will try to dismiss class 5-8 minutes early so that you may change.
PARTICIPATION
All students must participate in the assigned activity or chose to complete the writing assignment. Students refusing to do either will be assigned detention according to the RCBOE detention policy. Points will be deducted per day of no participation. (Active engagement from opening to closing of the lesson)
ACCOMODATIONS
Students needing accommodations for disabilities should provide excuses from a medical doctor.nformation
SECURITY
1. P.E. Lockers are to be used at, “CLASS PERIOD ONLY. *LOCKERS MAY NOT BE
SHARED.
1.Do not tamper with or attempt to open any other locker.
2.Purchase your own lock.
3.Never give your combination to anyone, if you have a problem ask a teacher for help.
4.Before leaving the locker room for roll call check make sure your lock is LOCKED.
5.DO NOT KEEP $$$ OR VALUABLES IN YOUR LOCKER.
6.Understand that you are responsible for your property so secure it.
7. Book bags are not allowed in the gym or locker room. Leave your bookbag in your school locker and bring your changing clothes only to the gym areas. ALWAYS lock everything in a locker during class. DO NOT leave anything on the floor or on the bench.
8.Do not linger in the locker room. Be in roll call on time. Students are not allowed in the locker room without supervision. Doors will be locked during class time.
9.Electronic equipment of any kind is not allowed in the locker room or in class.
10.Flagrant disregard for locker room safety or security will result in loss of locker room privileges.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND EXPECTATIONS, SAFETY, RULES, AND PROCEDURES
1.For personal safety and that of others, all safety rules must be followed in all PE facilities and areas.
2.ALL accidents or injuries must be reported to your teacher immediately.
3.Each student is responsible for her/his behavior. This includes, but is not limited to, keeping hands to one’s self, hazing (ANY activity that causes physical, emotional, or mental harm to others) or harassment (actions or verbal).
4.Locker rooms are for undressing, dressing, and showering only. NO running, jumping or rough housing in the locker room, NO rough housing in PE at anytime.
5.When entering gym or any PE area for roll call or class activity; students will WALK to the assigned area and STAND in ROLL CALL ORDER until further instructed by a teacher.
11.Access to the locker rooms is granted only during your class period during dress out and dress in time.
Homework assignments are due at the start of the nextclass period. If you are absent, homework is due at the start of the next class period. It is your responsibility to find out what you missed the next day you are in school. You will then have 48 hours to complete the work. If you are
No food or drinks in the gym, except for water. Breakfast, Lunch or dinner is to be eaten before you get to class
Attendance/Tardy Policies- Students need to be in class when the bell rings. Class will beginat the bell. If you are late to class you will need to sign in the TARDY LOG!
Electronic devices- cell phones, iPod, and other personal electronic devices are not permittedin class. You will not be given a warning. If I see an electronic devise out, you will be written up.
Passes-Are only given out for emergency trips to the bathroom. This should be done on alimited basis, as class time is valuable. Use passing time, break time, before and after lunch to usebathroom.Teacher Contact Information
Coach J. McNeal –
Student Name Please print ______
Parent/Guardian Signature
I have read and understand the course description and expectations for Heath
Student Signature ______
Parent Signature ______