ADVANCED PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SYLLABUS

Course description

This class will focus on developing\enhancing personal fitness levels through a variety of training methods. Along with training methods, other concepts such as nutrition, goal setting, program development and community involvement will be taught and applied. This course will incorporate team concepts\skills through a variety of team sports taught throughout the year. This will not only enhance team skills such as communication, teamwork, problem solving, etc but it will also provide feedback on training whether their performance improved, declined or stayed the same.

Course Units:

A. Performance Baseline Testing-Elite 8

B. Foundations-Fantastic 4/ 6 Absolutes

C. Programming/Goal-setting

D. Program Implementation/Design

E. Nutrition

F. Team/Recreational Sports Unit

G. Possible Field Trip- Recreational Fitness

H. Baseline Post Testing - Individual Reflection/Feedback

I. Help assist with warrior fitness challenge (if scheduled)

Grading Rubric:

Quarter 1, 2, 4: Participation- 75%/ Workbook completion/quiz - 25%

Quarter 3: Participation - 50%/ Program Implementation - 50%

*ELITE 8 TESTING BONUS: If a student is able to improve on at least 5 out of 8 “Elite 8” tests, they will improve their program implementation score for Q3 by 5 points.

Standard Implementation:

[New York State Learning Standards]

Standard 1: Personal Health and Fitness - Students will have the necessary knowledge and skills to establish and maintain physical fitness, participate in physical activity, and maintain personal health.

• This course will allow students to appreciate the positive effects of goal setting and accomplishing those goals through hard work.
• Students will create their own fitness program that is specific to their individual goals and targets and follow it throughout the year.
• Students will work together in team sports and individual sports at an advanced level focusing more on strategy and problem solving.
• Students will assess personal fitness programs success based on performance in team sport opportunities.

Standard 2: A Safe and Healthy Environment - Students will acquire the knowledge and ability necessary to create and maintain a safe and healthy environment.

• This course will be focused around personal safety in the weight room as well as proper use of equipment in the weight room.
• Students will be instructed how to use the weight room with an emphasis on technique, specifically with advanced movements and spotting.
• Students will work together with a partner or team to create an environment that will be positive, encouraging and safe.

Standard 3: Resource Management - Students will understand and be able to manage their personal and community resources.

• This course will allow students the opportunity to focus on the fundamentals of fitness and the opportunities that IR community and the neighboring communities have for them.
• Students will be encouraged to visit local fitness centers to help in their attempts to build a fitness program.
• Students will be encouraged to use the local professionals to assist in meeting their personal goals.
• Students will be encouraged to find sporting opportunities to participate in within their communities .

[National Association of Sports and Physical Education (NASPE) Learning Standards]

A physically educated person...

1. Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

• Students will work on many different movements during a minimum of 4 team/individual sports, body building, weight training, speed training, and flexibility work.

2. Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

• Students will demonstrate specific concepts and principles during the team and individual sports.

3. Participates regularly in physical activity

• Students will be encouraged to use the new concepts and principles outside of class as well as in class.

4. Achieves and maintains a health-enhancing level of physical fitness.

• As we age, one of the primary ways that people are able to stay in good physical health is through a fitness center. Students will be given many different ways to maintain physical fitness and even increase their levels to elite.

5. Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

• During team play and while spotting students will be focused on encouraging their classmates to better themselves.

6. Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.

• Students will have the opportunity to explore different methods to improve their overall fitness.
• Students will be challenged by their own personal goal setting as well as challenges among their peers.
• Students will be responsible for motivating each other to meet their goals and accomplish their program objectives.