Syllabus

Physical Education Syllabus

6th, 7th & 8th Grades

Valerie Battaglia

E-mail: vbattagl@jeffco.k12.co.us

Course Description:

Classes start with an instant activity - Students warm up during attendance- Instructions are brief and concise to optimize time to reach MVPA- Existing activities are altered to increase physical activity (relays, team sports, elimination games) - High interest, high activity games/sports/skill practice are incorporated- Individual or small group practice is utilized.  This course is intended to introduce units to students and give them a basic knowledge and understanding of the game itself along with strategies used to play the game.  Students are taught the importance of team play and sportsmanship. We will focus on MVPA every day reaching the minimum moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for 50% of the class time. 

Benefits of MVPA for a minimum of 50% of class time:

•  Increasing MVPA in PE has the greatest potential for increasing health benefits for most students as it generates more energy expenditure; contributes to obesity prevention and muscular and bone development; reduces anxiety and stress; improves self-esteem, mood and concentration; and reduces the risk of chronic disease.

• Activity-focused PE can contribute to academic performance, improved attendance and positive classroom behavior.

• Increasing MVPA in PE provides more opportunities to meet other PE goals such as motor development, increased fitness, skill enhancement and positive social interactions.

Course Goals/Objectives

*Understand the importance of fitness, flexibility, and cardiovascular conditioning, abdominal strength, upper body  

  strength, speed and agility

*Learn basic rules for team sports: pickelball, volleyball, soccer, football, basketball, team handball, floor hockey, and kickball

*Learn to play in a team concept

*Learn responsible personal and social behavior

*Understand how a daily physical lifestyle can contribute to better health habits and personal esteem

*Acquire strength and endurance

Course Requirements:

 Your grade for this class will be computed by total number of points accumulated in the following categories:

7th & 8th grades                                                                                  6th Grade

Participation: 80%                                                                               Participation: 80%              

Fitness Tests:  20%   4 tests each worth 100 points                             Fitness Tests: 20%   4 tests each worth 100 points                

Fitness Test/Gram:  

  7th & 8th: Sit-up, Jump Rope, Mile Run, Shuttle 

  6th: Sit-up, Jump Rope, Mile, Shuttle

Class Expectations 

1.     Be Punctual. 

2.     Be Safe.  

3.     Participate to reach MVPA 

4.     Have fun

5.     Challenge yourself

6.     Be a good person