Health & Wellness Syllabus

GJSD Course Syllabus

Class Length: Semester / Trimester

Course : Health & Wellness

Instructors: Mr. Eric R. Maul

School: Greater Johnstown High School

Room: D100/B202

E-mail Address: emaul@gjsd.net

School Phone #: (814)533-5601, Ext. 5711 (Locker Room Office)

Course Overview:

Our Wellness program emphasizes the physical development of the individual and utilizes a variety of activities, both team and individual, to add to the continued emotional, social and physical growth of the student.

Course Objectives:

Upon successful completion of JHS Wellness, the student will be able:

• • To progressively increase student cardiovascular fitness levels by completing specific warm-up tasks indoors, and/or outside on the track/football field.

  • To increase student strength, endurance, and flexibility by doing specific weight bearing exercises during activities, conditioning, and sport related activities.

  • To refine motor skills in various areas such as throwing, catching, dodging, shooting, hitting, etc.

  • To participate in team sport and individual sport activities playing by the rules in a cooperative manner.

Course Materials:

• • All clothing must allow for safe participation in the activities.

    • Athletic Shoes

    • Appropriate PE Clothes (Shorts, sweats, t-shirt, socks)

    • NO tank tops, short shorts, sagging – NO belts, pockets, buttons or zippers

  • Do not wear PE clothes to school. You MUST change for class.

  • Students are expected to remove all jewelry except medical alert tags.

Course Outline:

• • Introduction / Orientation to Wellness

  • Conditioning Unit

  • Physical Fitness Testing Unit

  • Weight Room Unit

  • Team Sports Unit (Volleyball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Soccer, Small Games, etc)

Course:

• • Useful Websites: https://www.presidentschallenge.org/

  • https://www.presidentschallenge.org/tools-resources/docs/PresChal-booklet-2014-15.pdf

  • Textbook: None

  • Scheduled tutoring sessions available before, during and after school when requested by student and/or parent.

Course Policies/Expectations:

• • Medical excuses will be handled on an individual basis. A note from a doctor is required to be excused from class for an extended period of time. Students are responsible for taking the note to the office and getting copies made for the nurse, the PE teacher and Athletic Trainer if necessary.

  • A parent note is acceptable if the privilege is not abused.

    • Bring a signed and dated written note from a parent or guardian with a valid reason (illness/injury)

Classroom Rules:

• • Be on time!

  • Be prepared!

  • GJSD Code of Conduct enforced.

    • Unacceptable language/gestures, dress Code, disruptions, bullying, cheating, disrespect, class cut, insubordination, stealing, fighting, destruction of property, internet policy.

  • NO electronic devices are permitted in the classroom.

  • No food or drink in the gym hallway, locker rooms, the gym or outside fields.

  • Do not touch anything that is not yours – Including equipment when teacher is not present to give instruction.

  • Student athletes get no special privileges and are expected to participate in all class activities. Students who choose not to participate in selected activities must walk in the gym. They are not permitted to sit and or use electronic devices.

  • Students with special needs will be adapted into our program as best we can accommodate them.

DO YOUR BEST. DO THE RIGHT THING. SHOW PEOPLE YOU CARE!

Attendance:

• • Be prepared to exercise with proper clothing and a positive attitude with self-motivation and self-discipline.

  • Students must present an excused absence slip to the teacher before the start of class.

  • Unexcused tardiness.

    • 3 times late to class = Office Detention

  • In case of a teacher absence, students must be respectful to the substitute or they will be disciplined according to the GJSD Code of Conduct.

Assessments:

• • Dressing Out

  • Participation / Active Student Involvement

  • Attitude

  • Teamwork and Cooperation

Grading Policy & Procedures:

• • Grades will be scored according to the following Grading Scale:

A 93%- Above

B 82%- 92%

C 70%- 81%

D 60%- 69%

F 59%- Below

• • Daily Point System:

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DAILY GRADING RUBRIC

Dear Parent/Guardian,

It is extremely important that teachers and parents have an open line of communication to discuss the progress of students within the classroom. Because of this, I would like to know the best way to communicate with you. Please complete the information below to ensure that we can maintain communication throughout the course of the year.

Address ________________________________________________________________

Home Phone_______________________ Best time to reach you __________________

Work Phone _______________________ Best time to reach you __________________

Cell Phone _________________________ Best time to reach you __________________

E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________________

What is your preferred method of contact? ____________________________________

Medical Concerns (medical excuse needed from physician to be excused from PE activities, written work or walking will be assigned):

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Please write any questions, comments, or concerns you may have below:

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