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SYLLABUS 2021 - 2022

Physical Education Course Syllabus


Course Description:

Our goal is to facilitate students in improving their quality of life through regular physical activity. We will do this by using a student-centered approach while teaching the psychomotor, cognitive, and affective aspects of physical fitness and sport. A heavy emphasis will be placed on each student attaining a healthy level of personal physical fitness and demonstrating personal responsibility in all areas of the curriculum.


Performance Objectives:

In accordance with the state of Arizona health education standards, upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

  • Comprehend concepts related to health promotion and disease prevention to enhance health.
  • Analyze the influence of family, peers, culture, media, technology, and other factors of health behaviors.
  • Demonstrate the ability to access valid information, products, and services to enhance health.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use interpersonal communication skills to enhance health and avoid or reduce health risks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use decision-making skills to enhance health.
  • Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.
  • Demonstrate the ability to produce health-enhancing behaviors and avoid or reduce health risks.
  • Demonstrate the ability to advocate for personal family, and community health.

In accordance with the state of Arizona physical education standards, upon completion of this course student will be able to:

  • Demonstrate competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.
  • Demonstrate understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.
  • Participate regularly in physical activity both during and beyond the structured physical education class.
  • Achieve and maintain a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.
  • Exhibit responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.
  • Value physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Required Materials:

Each class, students will be expected to have the following:

  • Athletic shoes (e.g., tennis shoes, sneakers, athletic shoes)
  • Water bottle (must be clear)
  • Appropriate school uniform
  • Planner (3-8th grades)

Grading:

Assessments: 65% of the student’s grade

There will be two types of assessments: Fitness Tests/Skill Performance Tests and Cognitive Knowledge Tests. 

Fitness Tests & Skill Performance Test: 

  • Students’ grades on these tests are based on participation, attitude, and effort, not on how well they perform. 
  • The ‘scores’ students receive are meant to reflect current fitness and skill levels, which then will be used to set future goals and measure improvement. 

Cognitive Knowledge: 

  • Students will take unit tests, a midterm, and a final. 
  • Students will be evaluated on knowledge of safety, rules, and techniques of various activities, as well as knowledge of health and nutrition.

Homework & Projects: 20% of the students grade

    • Students will be assigned projects and homework throughout the year. Some examples would be an exercise log, short research paper, or an essay.
    • Homework is due the following class. For example, if homework is assigned on Monday 7/26, then it is due the following Monday 8/2.
    • If you are absent the day homework is due, you MUST turn that homework in the following day. For example, if homework is due Monday 8/2, but you are absent, you must bring the homework to me on Tuesday 8/3; you do not have an extra week to turn in the homework.
  • Late homework will not be accepted.

Classwork & Quizzes: 15% of the students grade

  • Each class, students will receive points for the day that reflect their preparedness and participation (10 points=100%)
  • Students maintain full points each class period by coming to class fully prepared, and by showing a positive attitude and effort. 
  • Students will lose 2 points for each of the following:
    • NO WATER BOTTLE
    • INAPPROPRIATE SHOES (e.g., open-toed shoes, sandals, dress shoes)
    • NO PLANNER (grades 3-8)
    • POOR or ZERO PARTICIPATION


**  It is the student’s responsibility to make up any homework, quizzes, or tests due to absence. You will have until the week before the end of each quarter to do so; zero’s will be entered after that.   **

Dress Code:

As we will be outside for a majority of the school year, please ensure that you are dressed appropriately for days with PE:

  • Athletic shoes
  • On hot days: Shorts, T-shirts on hot days; long pants, 
  • On cold mornings: sweatshirt, or long sleeve 

Class Rules:

  1. Do not shout or talk out of turn. Raising your hand makes you just as noticeable.
  2. No talking during instruction, lining up, or in the hallways, unless called on or given permission by your teacher or any other teacher/staff member.
  3. Absolutely no tattling or gossiping, unless it is an emergency (fire, violence, blood, etc).
  4. Respect everyone’s belongings and personal space, even nature if we are outside.
  5. School Language must be clean and appropriate.
  6. Clean up after yourself. 

Student Expectations:

  1. Be safe
  2. Be respectful
  3. Be responsible
  4. Be ready to learn

Family Expectations:

  1. Frequent review of and assistance with homework assignments and initialing of the student planner on a daily basis.
  2. Timely return of forms (if applicable).
  3. Students sent to school on PE days prepared to participate and learn - with appropriate attire and clear water bottle. 
  4. Respectful communication about any questions or concerns regarding what is happening in the classroom.  (Please message through ClassDojo or call the office to schedule a convenient time to see me about any problems before addressing the principal). 

Contact information:

My school hours will be from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM daily. I can be reached during work hours at (520) 293-2676. You can email me at [email protected]