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PHYSICAL EDUCATION!

 

PHILOSOPHY

 

       Physical Education is a crucial part of the learning process.  We believe it is important because it has an effect on a child’s physical, mental, and social well-being.  We believe that a positive learning experience in physical education will be a contributing factor in all aspects of life – the child who is well educated physically is likely to become a healthy adult who is motivated to remain healthy.

            Physical Education is the only subject, which by the very nature of its content has the potential to affect how a person will feel every moment of every day for the rest of his or her life.

            The Physical Education Department at ESMS has as one of its goals to help each student become their own personal trainer.  We want to incorporate a Fitness Based curriculum into our current Sports Centered Program.  We want to give our students the tools to become fit and healthy for the rest of their lives.  Today’s brain, mind, and body research establishes significant links between movement and learning.

 

DRESS

 

            Requirements for dress in Physical Education reflect our concern as a department for you safety, freedom of movement and personal hygiene.  The administration requires dress violations be sent to the office.

 

• Sturdy laced-up tennis shoes are mandatory.  Sandals, boots, and heeled shoes of any kind are not acceptable.  Failure to wear the correct shoes properly tied (shoes must be worn in such a way that they do not come off during class activities) will result in the loss of participation points.  When in doubt ask the teacher!

 

• Dress in clothes that you can sit on the blacktop or grass.

 

• Dress in clothes that can get wet during a drizzle or splattered while running on a damp surface.

 

• Remove all dangling jewelry that could interfere with activity or that could be a safety hazard:  dangling earrings or rings on every finger, etc.

 

• Time will be provided for those who would like to change clothes.

 

• Rain or shine, in or out.  Always come prepared for physical activity.   Monday thru Friday, even on classroom days!

 

 

GRADING

 

Grading is updated on a regular basis on Power School.  Make sure you know your user name and password to check grades.   All assignments can be located on schoolnotes.com

Daily Participation:  80%     Includes sportsmanship, cooperation, skill improvement, attitude, trying your best, following directions, helping and encouraging others, etc. as well as “KPR,” the students must be Kind, Polite, and Respectful. 

 

Health:                       20%     Includes coming prepared to work, P.E. Notebook, assignments, projects, tests, and participation in class discussions.

 

 

                        100%              A+                   79 – 77%        C+      

                        99 – 96%        A                     76 – 73%        C

                        95 – 90%        A-                    72 – 70%        C-

 

                        89 – 87%        B+                   69 – 67%        D+

                        86 – 83%        B                      66 – 63%        D

                        82 – 80%        B-                    62 –60%         D-

 

                                                                        59% - below   F

 

 

P.E. DAILY PARTICIPATION

 

 

      Each day you participate in class, you can earn up to 10 daily points:  80% of your final grade is based on your daily participation points.  You can lose points for your failure to:

 

·        Wear appropriate and correctly tied shoes.

·        Participate in daily activity

·        Cooperate

·        Demonstrate appropriate social skills

·        Stretch properly

·        Run laps

·        Sit quietly on class numbers

·        Participate in “Fitness Friday” activities

·        Utilize the fitness lab in an appropriate manner

·        Taking equipment from the baskets without permission

 

 

 

 

 

 

HEALTH

 

            Learning how to eat healthy, how to keep your body in great shape, conflict resolution skills, importance of sportsmanship and teamwork, how to improve on physical skills, and learning the rules and strategy of sports are all part of the state mandated Physical Education Curriculum.  It is your job to bring the necessary materials to class.  You will be given time in class to do MOST assignments and projects.

 

 

ATTENDANCE

 

            If you are not in class you do not have a chance to earn your 10 points for the day.  In other words, you will lose 10 participation points for each day missed.  Therefore, you will need to complete a 10 point make up assignment to earn that days points.  It is your responsibility to ask for the assignment; it will not automatically be given to you (SEE MAKE UP ASSIGNEMENTS).  You have one week to complete the assignment.  Failure to complete the assignment will result in zero points for the day.  No extra credit will be given except for running the mile in under 11 minutes. 

 

 

ILLNESS OR INJURY

 

            If you are at school and can’t participate in P.E. for a medical reason, you need to bring a dated note to excuse you.  The note needs to be from a parent/guardian or the school nurse if the illness occurs during the school day.  If illness or injury is for longer than three days we ask for a doctors note stating what activities you can’t do and for how long.  Please let your teachers know if you injure yourself during class time.  An assignment will be given for anyone who can’t participate in P.E.

 

 

TESTS

 

            ESMS gives the state fitness test, “FITNESSGRAM,” once at the beginning of the year and once at the end.  Grades are determined on goal setting and improvement, however, and not whether or not you “Pass.”

                        Written tests and quizzes may be given for any unit of study that is related to both the activity and health concept being studied.

            The mile run may be used as a test at various times throughout the year to show improvement in conditioning.

 

 

UNITS

 

The following list of activities will be emphasized:

 

Cooperative games, flag football, soft lacrosse, ultimate Frisbee, fitness lab, soccer, dance and/or step aerobics, basketball, hockey, badminton, jump rope activities, volleyball, new games, paddleball, track & field, softball, over the line, flickerball, frisbee golf, and Fitness Friday.

 

CITIZENSHIP

 

            Along with an academic letter grade, you will be given a citizenship and work habits mark each trimester.  To earn a satisfactory or outstanding mark remember to always:

• Be at the right PLACE at the right TIME.  With the right EQUIPMENT and the right ATTITUDE.
• NO GUM, FOOD, or SOFT DRINKS!
• No cheating
• No talking back

 

EXTRA CREDIT

 

            The only extra credit the P.E. Department will give is running a mile under 11 minutes.  We expect the students to fully participate in P.E. to enhance their physical and mental well being. 

 

 

OFFICE REFERRAL

 

            Students may be sent to the office for the following reasons:

 

• Using bad language.
• Inappropriate social skills
• Failure to cooperate
• Wearing improper clothes or shoes

 

 

 

P.E. NOTEBOOKS

 

            Each student must purchase a “Pee-Chee” type folder for all worksheets, tests, projects, and rules.  All work will be recorded on the table of contents, and is to be saved in this folder and turned in at the end of the year as the “FINAL PROJECT.”

 

 

GOALS

 

The California State Framework’s three goals for Physical Education for kindergarten through twelfth grade are:

 

1.         MOVEMENT SKILLS AND MOVEMENT KNOWLEDGE

Students need to develop effective motor skills and to understand the

            fundamentals  of movement by practicing & analyzing purposeful movement.

 

2.         SELF-IMAGE AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

      Students develop and maintain a positive self-image and strive to become

       the best that they can be through planned physical activities.

 

3.         SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

            Students will develop appropriate social behaviors by working independently and                  

            with others during planned physical activity.

 

 

MAKE UP ASSIGNMENTS

 

      *  AN ASSIGNMENT MUST BE TURNED IN IF YOU MISSED CLASS!

            *  Each assignment is worth +10 points. (NOT EXTRA CREDIT!)                             

 

1. Attend an El Segundo High School or Middle School athletic event.  Write a report on the game, which should include the date, time, location, score, opposing team, any exciting plays.  Did you enjoy the game and will you attend another?
2. Run the mile on any choice day.
3. Make a collage of your favorite sport, team, or player.  A paragraph of 4 sentences must be written on the collage, describing it’s theme.
4. Write a report on the ancient Greek Olympics.
5. Write a report on any Summer or Winter Olympic event.
6. Write a report on your favorite team or player.
7. Read an article from a magazine or newspaper on any Health related topic.  Write a  summary of the article.
8. Make up your own report.  Be sure to have it approved by your teacher.

 

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PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BY SEPTEMBER __________

I have completely read and understand the policies of the Physical Education Department at El Segundo Middle School as stated in the syllabus.       

 

*PARENT SIGNATURE_________________________________________________

 

  PRINT STUDENT NAME_________________________________GRADE_______

 

  STUDENT SIGNATURE__________________________________ PERIOD______

 

PRUDENTIAL “FITNESS GRAM” STANDARDS

 

BOYS STANDARDS

 

AGE	MILE RUN	PUSH -	SHOULDER	ABDOMINAL	TRUNK
		UPS	STRETCH	CURL UPS	LIFT
10	9:00 - 11:30	7 TO 20	PASS/FAIL	12 TO 24	9 TO 12"
11	8:30 - 11:00	8 TO 20	PASS/FAIL	15 TO 28	9 TO 12"
12	8:00 - 10:30	10 TO 20	PASS/FAIL	18 TO 36	9 TO 12"
13	7:30 - 10:00	12 TO 25	PASS/FAIL	21 TO 40	9 TO 12"
14	7:00 - 9:30	14 TO 30	PASS/FAIL	24 TO 45	9 TO 12"
15	7:00 - 9:00	16 TO 35	PASS/FAIL	24 TO 47	9 TO 12"

 

 

GIRLS STANDARDS

 

AGE	MILE RUN	PUSH -	SHOULDER	ABDOMINAL	TRUNK
		UPS	STRETCH	CURL UPS	LIFT
10	9:30 - 12:30	7 TO 15	PASS/FAIL	12 TO 26	9 TO 12"
11	9:00 - 12:00	7 TO 15	PASS/FAIL	15 TO 29	9 TO 12"
12	9:00 - 12:00	7 TO 15	PASS/FAIL	18 TO 32	9 TO 12"
13	9:00 - 11:30	7 TO 15	PASS/FAIL	18 TO 32	9 TO 12"
14	8:30 - 11:00	7 TO 15	PASS/FAIL	18 TO 32	9 TO 12"
15	8:00 - 10:30	7 TO 15	PASS/FAIL	18 TO 35	9 TO 12"