PE 8
Welcome to PE 8th Grade
Physical Education is designed to practice and develop skills in activities that will help you maintain fitness throughout your life. During the year, you will set and monitor personal fitness goals that will aid in the development of a personal fitness plan. Periodically, throughout the year, fitness levels will be assessed in the following areas: cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, muscular strength and muscular endurance. Through these assessments we will develop a baseline in which we will use to set personal fitness goals. We will explore fitness activities designed to improve all areas of fitness.
I hope you enjoy this course!
General Course Information
Some of the activities we will participate in include
-Fitness Training/ Fitness Testing -Soccer
-Volleyball -Pickleball
-Ping Pong/ Table Tennis -Basketball
-Flag Football (and other flag games) -Softball/ Kickball
-Hockey AND many others!!!
Modules are units of instruction that contain lessons, activities, discussion posts, and quizzes/tests. Complete the lessons and activities within the module. You can also select the "Modules" link on the left side of your screen and go to the full listing of all modules and their activities. DO NOT JUST USE THE 'TO DO' LIST! YOU WILL MISS THE INSTRUCTION IF YOU SKIP REVIEWING THE CONTENT OF THE MODULES.
Materials needed for this course:
o You are REQUIRED to be prepared for class each day by having a change of clothes, which allows you to function athletically and promote good hygiene.
o Appropriate clothes include: shorts, t-shirt, sweatshirt/pants and tennis shoes. (no sandals, crocs, slides, high heels, etc)
o Failure to dress appropriately will have a negative impact on your grade.
o The school will not be responsible for lost or stolen items.
o You are responsible for the locker and combination assigned to you
o Sharing of a lock, locker or lock combination is prohibited.
(Water Bottle Recommended)
Grading:
Attendance and participation are extremely important in this class. Students earn points based on participation in classroom activities, working towards Standards in Physical Education, as well as the demonstration of cognitive learning regarding classroom topics. Students will earn their grade based on individual performance in the following categories:
Formative 20%
Dressing out (PE uniform as well as appropriate footwear)
Weekly Participation/Behavior
Weekly Half Mile Run
Fitness Tests
Summative 80%
Canvas Quizzes
PE make-ups: Students will be required to complete a make-up form/assignment in order to earn points missed due to an absence or unable to participate. Form/assignment and instructions will be provided. A doctors note is required to be excused from participation.
