Mindful Movement Syllabus
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Welcome to Mindful Movement! As this is a Physical Education credit or elective course. The general purpose of the course is to promote life-long physical activity and to develop an understanding of the benefits of being healthy. In this class, we will utilize movement and breathing practices to become more physically, mentally, energetically, and emotionally fit. This class will present techniques in Mindful Movement (MM). MM means union, and refers to the union of the body, mind, and breath. MM develops core strength and helps to develop lung capacity through careful breathing. The emphasis in this class will be asana practice which refers to poses and postures designed to develop flexibility, muscular strength, and muscular endurance. Emphasis will be placed on correct alignment and safe practice. Students will learn concepts of physical fitness, identify stress reduction techniques, and gain an increased ability to concentrate.
THE PHILOSOPHY OF THE AHS PHYSICAL EDUCATION PROGRAM:
Promote a positive and safe learning environment.
A positive attitude, attendance, attire and active participation are very important.
Encourage students to make good choices during daily physical activity and any classroom instruction.
The goals are to reward students for participation and being active!!! Students are also rewarded for learning content information. Each day the student has the opportunity to earn 5 participation points.
Examples of students that choose to earn 5 points for each class period:
Points are earned daily, each day has a maximum of 5 points possible:
1pt - Arriving to class on time and prepared,
1pt - Demonstrating learning,
1pt - Achieving a moderate to vigorous level of physical activity,
1pt - Positive social and emotional contributions to class,
1pt - Obvious and Outstanding contributions to class.
Students will start each day with a 4 out of 5 with the assumption that they will meet the criteria
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
The student will:
1. Participate in weekly asana and breathing activities designed to improve cardiovascular health, muscular endurance, muscular strength, and flexibility.
2. Participate in all class and fitness activities.
3. Students will practice weekly meditation.
CLASS PROCEDURES:
Attendance: Mindful Movement is a participation class. Daily attendance is required. After any excused or unexcused absences, the students are required to make up the absence. Make-up: If the student has any absences, the teacher will provide these appropriate make-up opportunities to earn the points lost.
MEDICAL EXCUSES:
Students unable to participate due to illness or injury need to have a written note from a parent brought to the school nurse prior to the start of the school day. The nurse will give the student a note for them to bring to class. Points are not deducted for illness or injury if excused by the nurse. The student may be required by the teacher to dress out and/or do a written assignment or walk during activity time to earn their daily 10 points
MEDICAL INJURY:
If the illness or injury permits modified activity, the student must dress out and participate to limited capacity. If students cannot participate for more than three days, a written medical note is required. A medical release may be required to return to physical activity. If the student has a long term medical situation and will be unable to participate for an extended period of time, the student may possibly become a teacher’s assistant.
CLOTHING:
Yoga students may wear the AHS PE uniform. Students may also choose to wear grey, blue, or black yoga pants (ACTUAL yoga pants with a high waist; you don’t want pants that will expose skin when bending over). During winter months, students may wear black, grey, or blue sweats. Please have athletic shoes available for wear daily.
CLASS RULES
Students will follow teacher directions the first time.
Students will stay on task and participate daily.
When the teacher or any student is talking, students will listen quietly.
Students will come to class on time, dressed out in proper uniform and shoes every single day.
RESPECT equipment and the RIGHTS of others.
Exercise, HUSTLE and TRY your best all the time.
No GUM or candy or food in class or locker room. Take care of the LOCKER ROOM. It’s our office.
PASS only for emergencies. Use RESTROOM before class.
Phones and IPODS or any electronic devices are not permitted at any time.
If you choose to follow these rules, you will…..
*Look and feel better about yourself and develop a positive attitude.
*Become a healthier and happier person because you will exercise more and have fun.
If you choose not to follow these rules, you will….
*Receive a warning.
*Lose daily points and lower your grade.
*Parent phone call with possible behavior contract.
*Office referral.
COURSE EVALUATION:
Students will be assessed in the following ways: Performance (Effort), Appropriate Dress, Note Taking, Projects, and Quizzes.
Performance: 100%
Grade Scale: A 100-90 B 89-80 C 79-70 D 69-60 F Below a 59