Physical Fitness and Academic Success Physical Education

Physical Fitness and Academic Success

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In Physical Education the students will learn how to: assess their health and fitness levels; live a healthy & physically fit lifestyle; and participate in a wide variety of activities that are health-related, skill- related, and individual and/or team oriented.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION INSTRUCTORS

Christine AhernLisa Bruno

Marty Watson

GRADE COMPONENTSRESPONSIBILITY: The DeLaura Physical Education Uniform is required as well as white socks and sneakers with laces. Students are required to dress out for P.E. every day and to sit in squad order.

COGNITIVE: Quizzes and Assignments.

GRADE COMPONENTSPERFORMANCE / ENGAGEMENT: Students are required to do their best in ALL class activities, participate the ENTIRE class, and contribute to class discussions. Students will abide by all safety rules. Students are responsible for making up any fitness testing, class work, assignments, and quizzes on days they are absent.

MODIFIED ACTIVITIESIf the student has an injury or medical problem, a parent/guardian note is needed. If it exceeds 3 days, a Doctor’s note is required.

Students will still dress out for class and will participate in MODIFIED activities.

FITNESS ASSESSMENTFitness Assessment Test measures the components of health-related fitness:• Aerobic Capacity/Cardiovascular Fitness

– Pacer - 20 meter shuttle run

• Flexibility – Backsaver Sit and Reach• Muscular Strength and Endurance

– Curl Up Test– Trunk Lift– Push Up Test

• Pre- and Post-Tests and Periodic Assessments

Students will benefit from several activities including:

Fitness Assessment

Team Sports SPARK Physical Education

Individual Sports

Nutrition and Health

Health Related Activities

Skill Related Activities

Pedometers

PHYSICAL EDUCATION LOCKERS

Each student is assigned a P.E. locker and lock.

The cost is $2 and is nonrefundable.

There is NO sharing of lockers and students are NOT to give their combination to anyone else. Each student is to make sure

their locker is locked before leaving the locker room.

The School and P.E. Staff are not responsible for

missing and/or stolen items

There is a $5 replacement fee for lost or stolen locks.

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