Culbertson - Phys. Ed.

COURSE SYLLABI

COURSE TITLE: Physical Education
DEPARTMENT: Physical Education Department
LEVEL: Grade Six thru Eight (6-8)

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

This course will provide opportunities for individuals to learn skills, develop fitness, and participate in activities that provide lifetime interests, physiological results and wholesome social interchange. Daily dress and participation are required. Written tests on sport rules, history, game strategies will be given.

COURSE OUTCOMES: A physically educated person will:

. Acquire skills and knowledge of lifetime activities.
. Will demonstrate how to achieve, maintain and assess cardiovascular
fitness, strength, and flexibility.
. Apply principles of safety in physical education activities.
. Possess a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology as they relate to physical
activity.
. Gain a personal awareness of his/her body and an understanding of how
his/her body works through a variety of activities.
. Recognize democratic and mutual respect with regard to sportsmanship,
both inside the classroom and in the everyday situations.
. Demonstrate a personal regard for the rights of others and work
cooperatively with others.
. Set goals to challenge himself/herself, physically, mentally and
emotionally.

COURSE OUTLINE:

FIRST SEMESTER:

Golf – Grip, Stance, “even tempo”, explanation of rules. Explain backswing (coil), downswing (uncoil), sweeping the grass. Explain Putting, follow through. Written rules test, and games.

Soccer - Introduction of soccer history, playing area, number of players on the field, necessary equipment and object of the game,. Teach skills of dribbling, passing, trapping, shooting on goal. Use of video camera to show students performing skills. Vary shooting distances beginning with short distance and moving further away.

Physical Fitness – The Physical Fitness Test recognizes students for their level of physical fitness in 5 events: curl-ups or partial curl-ups, shuttle run, endurance run/walk, pull-ups or right angle push-ups, and V-sit or sit and reach.

SECOND SEMESTER:

Basketball- - Introduction of basketball history, court area, number of players on the court, necessary equipment and object of the game,. Teach skills of dribbling, passing, and shooting. Use of video camera to show students performing skills. Vary shooting distances beginning with lay-ups and moving set/jump shots.

Volleyball - Introduction of volleyball history, court area, number of players on the court, necessary equipment and object of the game,. Teach skills of bumping, setting, and serving. Use of video camera to show students performing skills.

Badminton – Introduction of game, parts of the racket, grip, stance, forehand and backhand strokes and footwork. Short serve and long serve and singles and doubles strategy. Explain rules of game and scoring. Play a round robin tournament. Written test and student self evaluation.

Physical Fitness – The Physical Fitness Test recognizes students for their level of physical fitness in 5 events: curl-ups or partial curl-ups, shuttle run, endurance run/walk, pull-ups or right angle push-ups, and V-sit or sit and reach.

Pickleball – Introduction of game, racket, grip, stance, forehand and backhand strokes. Serving, scoring, singles and doubles strategy. Introduce rules of the game, round robin tournament, written test and student self evaluation.

Ultimate Frisbee – Teach and demonstrate how to throw and catch the frisbee. Explain the rules of the game. Show video of Ultimate Frisbee game skills.

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INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:

Acquire skills and knowledge of lifetime activities.

1. Demonstration of sport techniques by instructor or video or student athlete.
2. Student drill related to that technique.
3. Handout and discussion of rules.
4. Discussion and demonstration of team and individual game strategy.
5. Written tests of sport knowledge.

Will demonstrate how to achieve, maintain and assess cardiovascular fitness, strength and flexibility

1. Daily warm-up, stretching, aerobic activity and cool down.
2. Emphasis on the importance of aerobic conditioning three times a week for a minimum
of 30 minutes throughout one’s lifetime.
3. Use of weights and/or appropriate exercises to develop strength.

Apply principles of safety in physical education activities.

1. Explanation of the importance of warm-up and cool down as it relates to the physiology
of the body and physical injuries.
2. Importance of treating sports equipment with respect for their personal
safety and that of others.
3. Teach the correct techniques of each activity.

Gain a personal awareness of their bodies and an understanding of how their bodies work through a variety of activities.

1. Discovering the limits of their bodies in a variety of activities.
2. Use of video equipment in analyzing student physical skills.
3. Opening up new areas of lifetime activities to students by introducing them to a variety
of activities.

Demonstrate a personal regard for the rights of others and work cooperatively with others.

1. In the choosing of teams and team captains.
2. Through team play respect the rules of the game concerning conduct of players and
officials.
3. To provide an atmosphere that allows students to try different activities without fear of
embarrassment or ridicule by other students.

EVALUATION AND GRADING:

The quarter grades for Physical Education will be based on written tests, class participation, and dress.

40% Participation - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
40% Dress - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
10% Written Tests (sport rules, terms, history)
10% Fitness & Skill Evaluation (based on physical test results)

** Non-dress / non-participation grades will be lowered (20) twenty points.
For each non-participation grade will result in lowering grade (10) points.

Physical Education grades are calculated using percentages.

Percentages –
A = 100% - 93%
B = 92% - 85%
C = 85% - 75%
D = 74% - 70%
F = 69% or lower

The semester grade will be determined from the following:

First Quarter grade = 50% Third Quarter grade = 50%
Second Quarter grade = 50% Fourth Quarter grade = 50%
Semester Grade = 100% Semester Grade = 100%

PE Goals for Daily Class Participation

The Mission Statement at Schilling Farms Middle School is designed to promote growth in all areas of the student’s education. In physical education, skill, as well as discipline, are tools that go hand in hand in shaping the potential and talent within each student. An environment of respect, cooperation and support allow for optimum success and achievement for all students.

EXCELLENCE IN PARTICIPATION: A

Dedication at the highest level
Attention and focus at the highest level
Daily participation a the highest level
Fulfilling instructions in a timely and appropriate manner (not wasting time)
Completing assignments in the required amount of time
Illustrating a high level of self discipline
Attitude and conduct that is exemplary
Contributing positively in the group
Demonstrating a high level of personal achievement
Demonstrating a high level of respect for teacher and other students

PROGRESSING IN PARTICIPATION: B

Focus is progressing
Daily participation is progressing
Use of time is not appropriately spent
Assignments not completed on time
Assignments are not completed as per instruction
Attitude is less than exemplary
Level of self discipline is progressing
Contribution to the group is progressing
Demonstrating a moderate level of respect for teacher and student

AVERAGE PARTICIPATION: C

Focus is at a minimum
Daily participation is at a minimum
Less than appropriate use of time
Contributions to the group in progress
Self discipline is hindering progress
Attitude hinders progress
Disrespect for the teacher and other students
Assignments not completed on time

INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS:

A. Supplementary Books and Videos:

1. Shelby County School Physical Education In-service Handouts, 1998,99,2000, 01, 02, 03,
04, 05, 06, 07, 08.
2. Badminton *
3. America’s greatest Olympians videotape
4. An inside look: the flu videotape
5. Athletic Body in Balance videotape
6. Basketball, 1990
7. Basketball for women: defense & rebounding videotape
8. Basketball for women: offensive skills videotape
9. Basketball Skills & Drills, 1999
10. Best of the football follies videotape
11. Cardio Club DJ Workout videotape
12. Casey at the bat videotape
13. Childhood Obesity: Combating the Epidemic, Discovery Health DVD
14. College hoops bloops videotape
15. Country Line Dancing Aerobics videotape
16. Fitness and Recreation videotape
17. Golden moments in U.S. Olympic history videotape
18. Health and Nutrition videotape
19. In-School Bowling DVD
20. Jackie Robinson, baseball great videotape
21. Jackie Robinson videotape
22. Jesse Owens, champion athlete videotape
23. MTV Daily Burn, Kick, Dance & Firm videotape
24. Nutrition & Exercise: facts to live by videotape
25. P.E. IS FOR EVERYBODY Curriculum Guide, 1993
26. P.E. Pure Energy Curriculum Guide, 1995
27. Pickleball *
28. President’s Challenge Physical Fitness test
29. Smart Stepping, 2002
30. Soccer, 1979
31. Soccer Fun-damentals videotape
32. TAEBO Junior, Billy Blanks, videotape
33. Ultimate Frisbee videotape*
34. Volleyball videotape
35. World of Rope Jumping, Mark Rothstein, videotape