Grading for the Class Is Broken Down As Follows

6th Grade Physical Education

Mr. Heuer

763-506-5355–

Engagement and Grading:

Grading for the class is broken down as follows:

10% Knowledge

--The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. (Standard 2)

10% District Common Summative Assessment

--The physically literate individual demonstrates the knowledge and skills to achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical activity and fitness. (Standard 3)

60% Active Engagement

--Individually actively engaged in classroom activities (Warm-up, drills, lead- up activities, modified games and game activities). (Standards 1-5)

10% Personal/Social Responsibility

--The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. (Standard 4)

10% Motor Skill

--The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. (Standard 1)

http://www.aahperd.org/naspe/standards/nationalStandards/PEstandards.cfm

Course Understandings for 6th grade Physical Education

Students will understand that:

1.  within physical education classes, they will explore an increasing variety of activities that can affect their fitness level and quality of life.

2.  the F.I.T.T. Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Time, & Type) affects personal level of fitness.

3.  fitness tests standards and results change with age.

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4.  specific movements are adapted and refined when developing a variety of physical skills.

5.  acquired movement skills are applied in a more complex structured activity setting.

6.  individual and team spatial awareness strategies affect performance.

7.  as a result of implementing game rules and strategies, performance will be enhanced.

8.  quality social interactions affect the groups experience and performance.

Class Absolutes:

-  Upon entering the gym students should get into their assigned squad.

-  Students should not use any equipment until a teacher approves of it.

-  Students should be respectful by being quiet when a student or teacher is addressing the class.

-  A whistle blast indicates that students should stop what they are doing and listen – this is very important to our activity time – the instructor will wait until it is quiet before continuing.

-  Part of a students Personal/Social Responsibility points has to do with being a positive member of the class and respecting others. This includes recognizing that we are different from each other – we all have strengths and weaknesses and that students accept this with their language and actions.

-  Bullying and harassment are not tolerated whatsoever in Physical Education.

This document will be available for reviewing on my teacher web page:

http://www.anoka.k12.mn.us/education/staff/staff.php?sectionid=16303&