Overview

Purpose

Physical Education is an integral part of the total educational program of each student in our district.  Through the medium of sport and movement all students will participate in a sequential, differentiated program that fosters each student's personal health, fitness and safety.  Through exposure to a wide variety of activities, students will gain the necessary knowledge to understand the importance of and make educated decisions to achieve and maintain a healthy lifestyle.

The physical education department is committed to and supports the development of a positive and appropriate values driven education.  Social skills which include but are not limited to respect, cooperation, communication, teamwork and sportsmanship are an important aspect of the physical education curriculum and will be directly taught throughout the students school career (Coach John Wooden's Pyramid of Success).

The values, principles and concepts associated with a quality physical education program surpass the boundaries of the gymnasium and playing fields.  Physical activity is a catalyst for learning in all content areas.  We are committed to providing programming in physical education which allows frequent and diverse opportunities to engage in physical activities necessary to support a healthy mind and body. 

Physical Education TEKS 

Overview/Course Outline

Our physical education program at Walsh Middle School is based on functional fitness and sport related skills. 

Functional Fitness: Functional fitness will take place on Monday and Wednesdays. These exercises train your muscles to work together and prepare them for daily tasks by simulating common movements you might do at home, at work (school) or in sports. While using various muscles in the upper and lower body at the same time, functional fitness exercises also emphasize core stability. For example, a squat to bicep curl is a functional exercise because it trains the muscles used when you pick up an object from the floor or a table. By training your muscles to work the way they do in everyday tasks, you prepare your body to perform well in a variety of common situations.  Functional exercises tend to be multi-joint, multi-muscle exercises. Instead of only moving the elbows, for example, a functional exercise might involve the elbows, shoulders, spine, hips, knees and ankles. This type of training, properly applied, can make everyday activities easier, reduce your risk of injury and improve your quality of life.  Our PE program is developed around these key concepts. 

Sport Related Skills: Our sport units will take place on Tuesday and Thursdays.  The boys and girls will trade weeks for being indoors and outdoors.  The units we will introduce include, but not limited to:  Elimination nukem, ultimate football, dance, volleyball, basketball, jump rope, mat ball, hex ball-kickball, indoor hockey, lacrosse, football, soccer, spike ball, introduction to track & field and capture the flag.     

Daily Expectations

1. Dress out: PE shirt and athletic tennis shoes

2. Participate and put forth 100% effort daily

3. Be on time

4. Respect yourself and others

Required Supplies

• Combination Lock - Each student will be assigned a gym locker for their belongings to be stored.  PE students will be assigned a small locker (tennis shoes and clothing only).  Walsh Middle School does not assume any responsibility for lost or stolen items so please make sure that the lock is locked before leaving the locker room!  No locks that require keys are permitted, nor are the locks that include letters (a large amount of these locks jam each year and they are very hard to cut off) or locks that slide up, down, right, left. Items that are left in the locker room will be picked up and locked in the coaches office for safety and students will be assigned a lunch detention. You can learn to open a combination lock by watching this YouTube video or learn by playing this fun game. 

• Gray Shirt 

  • • Each student enrolled in PE/Sport Fit Ed will need a gray shirt with their last name written in the white box on the front of the shirt. All students are required to suit out daily and are reminded to bring clothes home to be washed on Fridays (having 2 PE shirts is preferable but not required).  Students are not required to change their shorts/pants but are encouraged to wear bottoms that allow for movement. 

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• Athletic Shoes - Each student is required to wear athletic shoes to ensure their safety.  Physical Education is full of movements including quick directional changes that could lead to rolled and/or sprained ankles without proper footwear. No sandals, slip on shoes (shoes with no shoe laces) or boots. 

Grading

Student grades will be determined by participation and preparation. 

50% Process (Participation) - Students will participate in physical activity daily.  A maximum of 20 points will be deducted each day from their weekly grade if participation is lacking- based on effort.  Students start each week with a 100%, one participation grade will be entered weekly.

50% Preparation (Appropriate Dress for PE) - Students will need appropriate attire for PE.  Students need a gray shirt with their last name on the front in the white box.  Students will also need appropriate shorts or pants that they can participate in PE activities freely.  Students will need a pair of tennis shoes for PE as well- no sandals, slip on shoes (shoes with no shoe laces) or boots. .  When the weather get colder outside students can wear sweat tops and bottom any color.  If students do not have their appropriate dress attire they will have 20 points deducted each day from their weekly preparation grade. Students start each week with a 100%, one preparation grade will be entered weekly.