Class Description:
Bulldog PE/Power classes will emphasize the development of power, speed, and agility by performing explosive weight lifting, sprinting drills, agility drills, and plyometrics. 8th graders will test at the end of the Spring Semester. These tests include: Max Squat, Max Bench, Max Clean, Max Deadlift, Vertical, Broad Jump, 20 Yard Dash, and Pro Agility. We will also explore healthy lifestyles through playing games and learning rules in a competitive nature.
Lifting Sheets:
All students will have a generic sheet the will follow on days in the fitness center. Form is emphasized over weight!
Class Requirements:
· Be on time.
· Have a positive attitude. Positive energy.
· Be a great teammate. Put others first. Pick somebody up; encourage one another.
· Be coachable and ready to work.
· Give your absolute best. 100% Effort.
· Clean up your work space.
Equipment:
Shirt that covers your upper body (following school dress code)
Proper (Crocs, Sandals, Flip-Flops, Boat Shoes/Loafers, Bare feet, etc. are all not allowed)
Shower Supplies (Shampoo, Soap, Deodorant, etc.) & Towel
Class Rules:
· Participation is required. (Above class requirements)
· Required to change into activity clothes.
· Expected to shower at the end of class.
· No foul language.
· No horseplay (Locker room, weight room, transitions).
· When finished changing/showering report directly back to required area and wait for Coach Kuhlman to dismiss you.
· No cell phone use. Picture/Video taking is absolutely prohibited.
· Respect others and treat others as you would like to be treated.
· Keep the locker rooms clean. Pick up belongings and trash. Lockers are NOT trash cans.
It needs to be understood that this is an activity class with high demands. It isn’t going to turn into a lazy, social gathering. The emphasis will be on hard work and dedication to get better.
Lock & Locker:
The school will provide lockers for you. From that point, the school is not liable or responsible for any lost or stolen belongings. It is recommended that students lock up belongings at all times when left in the locker rooms. Feel free to buy your own lock and use it.
Grading Procedure:
Weekly Participation Points: 4 Daily Points = 20 Total Weekly Points
1 Point: Locker Room
ü On time to the locker room (3 min. passing period)
ü On time to the weight room (3 min. change time)
ü Proper equipment/clothing
ü Proper locker room etiquette
***Being late for using the restroom is not excused***
1 Point: Effort & Attitude
ü Be coachable – Listen, make adjustments, and don’t give attitude
ü Positive attitude
ü Being a great teammate (Supportive and Active)
ü Do your best – 100% Effort
2 Point: Participation
ü Follow the weight on the lifting sheet
Multiple points can be taken from one category at a time. For example, if you choose to sit out most of class, you potentially could lose all your daily points on that day.
Skipping Repetitions AND/OR Not Using Correct Weight:
1st Offense: ½ Daily Points & 1 Tardy
2nd Offense: 0 Daily Points
3rd Offense: Detention & Removal from Class For That Day
Medical Excuse: Honored for the time indicated by the doctor. Note must be taken to the office and a copy to me.
Parental Excuse: Honored for only 1 class period. After that must be accompanied by a medical excuse.
Dressing Out and Showering Policy:
· Students will bring a change of clothes on a daily basis (requirements listed above).
o Failure to dress out:
§ Student chooses to work out in school clothes (-1 Locker Room Point & 1 Tardy)
§ Walk laps or use the treadmill/bike. You will not sit out and make it a study hall. (0 Points & 1 Tardy)
· Take clothes home periodically (at least weekly) and wash them.
· It is recommended to shower at the end of class. Appropriate time will be given to do so, but still need to hustle!
o TOWELS WILL NOT BE PROVIDED! You are responsible for your own.
· Shampoo/Soap/Deodorant are your responsibility. Buy them and keep them in your locker.
Athletic Activity Policy:
We encourage athletes to be active in extracurricular activities and I have developed the program with practice and game volume built in. This means that the students need to follow the appropriate sets and reps that are on their sheets all the time. They will not have a “day off” or “lightened load” on those particular game days. It does need to be understood that the point of the Bulldog Power class is to increase the overall success in the athlete’s activities and increase injury prevention. The class will work in conjunction with ALL of the athletic programs in the school.
Daily Schedule:
· We will lift on Tuesdays/Fridays each week, beginning of the year when we are outside, students will run/walk the mile on Wednesdays before playing a game. Other days will be game days in the gym.