Syllabus

                                                 Physical Education Syllabus

Instructor: Coach Charter
School Year: 2025–2026
Grade Levels: 6th–8th
Email: hcharter@eanesisd.net
Location: Gym

Course Description

Middle School Physical Education focuses on developing students’ physical fitness, teamwork, and understanding of a variety of sports and health-related activities. The program emphasizes lifelong fitness, personal responsibility, sportsmanship, and enjoyment of physical activity.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, students will:

• Improve cardiovascular endurance, muscular strength, flexibility, and coordination
  
  

• Demonstrate competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns
  
  

• Understand the rules and strategies of various team and individual sports
  
  

• Develop teamwork, leadership, and communication skills
  
  

• Learn the importance of personal fitness and healthy lifestyle habits
  
  

Units of Study

Each grade level will rotate through the following units (subject to change):

• Team Sports: Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball
  
  

• Individual/Dual Sports: Tennis,Pickleball, Track & Field
  
  

• Fitness & Conditioning: Circuit Training, Fitness Testing, Stretching
  
  

• Recreational Activities: Cooperative Games, Ultimate Frisbee

Grading Policy

Grades will be based on the following:

Category                     Percentage

Participation                 50% (Daily effort, teamwork, and engagement)

Dressing out                50%  (Wearing the required PE uniform and athletic shoes)

Expectations & Rules

• Be on time and dressed in appropriate PE attire (PE uniform and athletic shoes must be worn daily)
  
  

• Respect others, coaches, classmates, equipment, and facilities
  
  

• Participate to the best of your ability every day
  
  

• Follow safety rules and instructor directions
  
  

• Demonstrate positive attitude and sportsmanship
  
  

PE Attire

Students are required to wear:

• Athletic shoes
  
  

• WRMS PE uniform

Medical Notes & Participation Guidelines

• A parent/guardian or nurse’s note is required to excuse participation due to illness or injury. A doctor’s note is required if the student will be excused for more than two consecutive days or needs limited participation. All documentation must be submitted to the coaches before class begins

Contact & Communication

Parents and guardians are encouraged to contact me with any questions or concerns via email. Updates and grades will be posted on skyward.

Disciplinary Policy

Students are expected to meet the behavioral and participation standards of a student-athlete. Consequences for not meeting expectations may include: • Verbal warning • Behavior reflection • Parent contact • Office referral (for repeated or serious issues) • Alternate workout assignments  may be given in place of the regular workout when behavior, injury, or non-compliance requires it