9th Grade Physical Education

Instructor:                                     Phone:                                           Email :                      

Coach Wilson                 602-992-8140 Ex: 7708     Dwilson@pvcp.org

Course Statement:

The Upper School Physical Education Department at Paradise Valley Christian Preparatory is founded on the belief that our bodies are of value to God. He cares not only for our souls, but also or bodies.

The Physical Education Department believes that each student should be exposed to a healthy lifestyle that includes consistent exercise, proper diet, and healthy habits.

A consistent exercise program is emphasized through the curriculum by providing daily exercises as part of the lesson. In each class, students are exposed to the flexibility, cardiovascular, agility and strength components of exercise.

Goals:

1.      Health/Nutrition

2.      Fitness/Skill Development

3.      Manipulative Skills/Sportsmanship

Physical Education Syllabus:

Each course in Physical Education will concentrate on developing and maintaining

Each students' overall fitness.

OBJECTIVES:

       1. Optimal skill development in each activity

       2. Develop and maintain physical fitness

       3. Increase knowledge in the value of physical fitness, the effects of exercise

           On the body and the rules and strategy of each activity.

       4. Develop Sportsmanship – Sportsmanship is an important part of youth development.

To become contributing, competent, and capable adults, youth must develop and learn to value sportsmanlike behavior. They must learn to be fair and generous competitors, good losers, and graceful winners.

Course/Teacher’s Policies:

General Rules:

Be Ready

Be Respectful

Be Responsible

1.  Be on time to class.

2.  Dress out. Wear tennis shoes that lace up.

3.  Appropriate behavior in locker room.

4.  Keep your hand to yourself.

5.  Speaking encouraging words to one another.

6.  Water only in the gym.

7.  Put 100 % effort and participate in all activities.

8.  Show good sportsmanship.

9.  Be respectful to teachers and classmates.

10.  Use equipment with care.

11.  Have fun and learn something new.

Grading Policies:  Will be based on the following:

PARTICIPATION /BEHAVIOR = 75 %.

 DRESSING OUT = 25%

 Students receive five points per day.

                        Each student begins the week with 25 points.

                     Students must participate every day in class. 

                        The following actions will result in point deductions from this unit grade:

                        Non-participation ……………………………………………...... (-3 points)

                     Not dressed out …..... (-1 points)

                    Leaving field / gym or locker room without permission…… (-1 points)

                        Tardy to activity …………………...... (-1points)

                        Violation of safety rules (-1 points)

                        Misconduct / Profanity…………….. (-2 points)

                 2. SKILL TESTS / GAME PLAY – Points may vary depending on the activity.                     

Grading rubric for Student participation in game play.

 Exemplary (3)

Satisfactory (2)

Needs Improvement (1)

Sportsmanship

Encourages others

Takes turns, shares, no put-downs

Takes turns,

Takes care of self

Usually positive

Required frequent interventions, demeans others, selfish, often not positive

Effort / Participation

Awesome participation, always on task, constantly pushes self, prepared for class

Steady participation,

On task, usually pushes self

Not yet working, passive participation, sometimes on task, seldom pushes self.

Skills / Performance

 Can do things well, uses the proper technique

Can do many thing well, improving, consistent techniques most of the time.

Can do some things well, inconsistent, sometimes uses technique.

Knowledge

Communicates and applies the rules.

Can usually communicate and apply rules.

Seldom communicates and seldom applies rules.

Physical Education Dress:

The following policy outlines the standards of dress for 9th grade PVCP Physical Education classes.

1.  PVCP PHYSICAL EDUCATION UNIFORM.  No undergarments can be showing.

2.      Athletic shorts or sweatpants which must be worn with the waistband at or above the hips.

3.  Tennis shoes and socks.

Uniform clarifications:

      -Examples that are NOT acceptable:

1.  Shoes: street shoes, spiked shoes, boots, slip-ons, sport sandals, no shoestrings on tie shoes

2.  Pants: metal buckles, too tight, ripped, pants hanging down below the hip

Medical Policy:

A Physician’s statement / note is required when a student needs to modify their

Participation due to medical reasons. A note is required for non-participation.

If an injury occurs, it must be reported immediately to the teacher.

 Locker Room Rules:

Don’t leave valuables and money unlocked.

All students participating in extra-curricular activities must participate in PE on the day(s) of                  Competition or performance.  If you have a medical excuse due to illness or injury for PE, it   also applies to removal from practice after school.  The students' coach / advisor will be     notified by the PE teacher if non-participation occurs.

-          If a student is injured during class, the teacher must be notified immediately.

-          Profanity is NOT tolerated. A Teacher-Student conference, Teacher-Student-Parent conference will be scheduled.

-          No large earrings, watches, or bracelets are to worn to class.

Safety:

-          Use the equipment properly as instructed. Students damaging school equipment or property will have to replace it.

-          Follow all class safety procedures and rules.

Bible Verses about Physical Exercise:

1 Timothy 4:8

For while bodily training is of some value, godliness is of value in every way, as it holds promise for the present life and also for the life to come.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.

1 Corinthians 9:27

But I discipline my body and keep it under control, lest after preaching to others I myself should be disqualified.

Isaiah 40:28-31

Have you not known? Have you not heard? The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He does not faint or grow weary; his understanding is unsearchable. He gives power to the faint, and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even youths shall faint and be weary, and young men shall fall exhausted; but they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings like eagles; they shall run and not be weary; they shall walk and not faint.

1 Corinthians 9:24

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.

Philippians 4:13

I can do all things through him who strengthens me.

Proverbs 24:5

A wise man is full of strength, and a man of knowledge enhances his might,

Proverbs 31:17

She dresses herself with strength and makes her arms strong.

2 Timothy 4:7

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, and I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 12:1

Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,

1 Peter 3:3-4

Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in God's sight is very precious.

Romans 12:1

I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.