SPORTS FITNESS

Course #: 126

Credit: 1/2

Offered: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Open to: Grade 10

Prerequisite: Required

This course will meet five days per week with the emphasis being personal fitness. Students will be graded on daily participation, skill tests on technique, written tests, and homework assignments. The primary goal for the class is for students to gain knowledge and appreciation for physical fitness as a way of life and for students to demonstrate improved levels of fitness and knowledge through pre and posttests. The course will be co-educational with students having the opportunity to participate in all activities on an equal basis. The course is offered semester 1 and 2 for credit with one semester being required for all sophomores. A second semester can be taken as an elective if approved by the physical education instructor

Montevideo High School

Physical Education Syllabus

2019-2020

Course Objective:

The physical Education Department at Montevideo High School provides an individual and team skill core program, with emphasis on improving one’s overall health through lifetime physical activities.

Grading:

The students will receive 20 points daily. Grades will be determined at the end of each quarter by percentage. Points will also be given for written and skill tests for certain activities.

Grading Scale Students Daily Points

A= 90-100% 20 Points Per Day

B= 80-89% (-5) Tardy

C= 70-79% (-10) Clothing Violation

D= 60-69% (-?) Depending on severity of

F= 59% and below participation and behavior.

(At least ten points will be

deducted.)

Course Requirements:

• Students must attend all classes unless there is an excused absence.
• Students are responsible for information missed and for the make up of points lost for the day. If absence is excused, the student may lift weights or do some sort of physical activity for 45 minutes before or after school underneath a teacher’s supervision to make up the 20 points lost. The supervisor will sign the make up slip and state what time the student began and finished and then the slip must be handed back to me. If the absence is unexcused there are no make up points as the points are lost.
• Students are required to have gym shorts or sweats, a t-shirt, tennis shoes (tied) and socks. The color preferably to be purple, gold, black, grey, or white. Bring own towels.
• Students have an additional three minutes after the 4 minute passing time to get changed and up to his/her designated squad space. You will be given ample time after class to shower and change.
• Demonstrate knowledge of all exercises, activities, and skills along with keeping an accurate training log and fitness planner.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude, and respect to students and teacher along with continuous participation.
• Participation will account for fifty percent of your grade. Written tests will account for twenty-six percent and skills tests will be twenty-four.
• No food/drink or jewelry is allowed in class.
• Do not share lockers and keep your lockers locked.