During Middle School Physical Education, students develop and refine physical skills and abilities, while being provided with movement and activity experiences that will form a foundation for lifelong participation in health enhancing physical activity. Students transition from skill-building, through skill-refinement, with increasing opportunities for skill-application.
ASAP (Active Soon As Possible) and roll-taking
Fitness Activity
Instructional Activities (Introduction, Instruction, Skill building and Skill Application, Feedback, Challenges)
Cool-down/Think About
Physical Education is a full year course. Each student will receive a grade for the first, second, third, and fourth quarter. Grades will be sent home by your child’s classroom teacher every three weeks. Students who earn an “F” or two “D’s” in their school subjects over a three-week grading period will be placed on academic probation. The student will be unable to participate in extracurricular activities for one week following the grade check or until a passing grade is achieved. The policies are further outlined in the Parent/Student Handbook and the Athletics Handbook.
Assessment and evaluation based on learning outcomes and standards is an integral component of the physical education program. Evaluation may include end of the unit performance tasks, formative assessments of skills, and/or written assessments. Assessments will vary based on grade level and unit, and may be in the form of quizzes, skill tests, projects, assignments, etc.
Students can earn 10 points each day of Physical Education based on the following criteria.
Demonstrating the ability to develop a variety of motor skills (willingness to improve skills while doing his/her best when participating in physical activity).
Applying knowledge related to movement and fitness concepts when being physically active (using the knowledge to become a more versatile and efficient mover and to enhance overall well-being).
Developing social skills through movement (empathy and respect for others, communication, leadership, conflict resolution).
Developing personal skills (responsibility, goal setting, identifying strengths, reflection), identifying personal benefits of movement (social interaction, exploration, choice, self-expression, challenges, health benefits), and choosing to engage in physical activity.
Not demonstrating the above requirements, as judged by me, will negatively impact their grade. Additional assessments may be given to students depending on grade level and unit taught. Google classroom will be used to communicate and turn in assignments as needed. The grades earned by students will be reflected in their quarter grade point average and will have an impact on their overall academic standing.
Proper behavior is always expected in Physical Education. Students must respect other students’ abilities and level of play. Unsportsmanlike behavior is not tolerated. When the instructor is speaking, students are quiet and listen for instructions. Misconduct of any kind will result in loss of points for that day and progressive disciplinary action may include, but are not limited to, behavior notices.
The Trinity PE uniform consists of:
ONLY solid color royal blue athletic shorts (writing is not permitted on the seat of the shorts, no navy blue; no spandex)
ONLY yellow/gold plain or Trinity t-shirt
Athletic shoes
Activity Strap (purchased from the school office for $10)
Students must dress out every day for PE. Label shirts and shorts by writing, with black permanent marker, first initial and last name on the tag of the article of clothing. PE uniform must fit appropriately, and shorts must be worn at the waist. Keep your PE clothes clean. (Take them home on the last day of PE for the week and return them the first PE day of the week.) As a safety precaution, please do not wear jewelry during PE. Dangly jewelry, necklaces, bracelets, etc. must be removed and securely stored away before participating in any activity.
Students are expected to go into the locker room, change and come directly into the gym to complete their instant activity. Each student is issued a locker with a combination lock. It is extremely important that each student keeps his/her locker combination confidential, so all belongings are always totally secure. Lockers are not to be shared without the permission of the PE teacher. The use of the locker room is a privilege, not a right. Any serious or repeated infraction of PE rules may result in loss of locker room privileges. Lockers must be used to safely store items during and outside the school day as the locker room is not locked. It is always the responsibility of each student to lock up his/her locker; including during the class period. Personal belongings may not be left out in the locker room. Any item left in the locker room will be placed in the lost and found container located in the gym. Do not bring valuables to school. The school is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
If a student is healthy enough to attend school, he/she is healthy enough to participate in PE. In the extenuating circumstance that a student is not able to participate in class as normal, please contact Mrs. Brandt prior to PE class. A parent note will not excuse the child from the PE class. Activities will be adapted to accommodate individual needs. A doctor’s note excuses the student for the duration stated by the doctor. A student returning to school following a serious or prolonged illness, injury, surgery, or other hospitalization should obtain written recommendations regarding physical activity from a health care provider.
Students in grades 5-8 who are absent from physical education must make up the missed classes. All classes result in a zero for the day until they are made up. Students with medical excuses are exempt from physical activity for the duration stated by the doctor. As a reminder, parent notes do not exempt a student from participating. Students can make up physical education class and receive full credit for the day by successfully completing one of the following activities for each day missed.
1) 10-minute run performed at school, outside of regular class time, under teacher supervision (minutes do not have to be performed all at once)
2) Research information about the current unit and write a complete paragraph explaining learned information (i.e. A student missed a day during a tennis unit when his/her class learned how to perform a tennis serve. The student uses the internet for research and writes a paragraph about how to perform a tennis serve.)
It is the student’s responsibility to arrange make-up work with the physical education teacher.
(Physical Education instructional units may include, but are not limited to the following)
Procedures/Introductions
Cooperatives
Football
Racquets/Paddles
Flying Disc
Dance
Bowling
Volleyball
Cup Stacking
Stunts and Tumbling
Basketball
Scooters
Hockey
Soccer
Track and Field
Softball
Fitness
Handball
Jump Rope
Resistance Training
World Games
Golf
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