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 6th 7th & 8th Grade Course Descriptions

6th/7th grade PE Physical Education includes developing knowledge and skills in various phases of individual and group lifetime activities, as well as promoting interest in physical fitness. It provides for constructive use of leisure time sports skills. Students are required to wear the Physical Education uniform and tennis shoes. 

8th Grade PE Physical Education is aimed at improving knowledge and skills in individual and group activities, developing leadership as well as fitness. It is designed to provide interest in leisure time activities and contribute to agility, balance, speed, coordination, and strength. Students are required to wear the Physical Education uniform and tennis shoes. 

 Your Phys. Ed Teachers

About Us

Mr. Perusek is a 30-year veteran of the West Geauga district, a member of the James A. Garfield HS Hall of Fame (football), a varsity football coach, and a former John Carroll University football athlete.  He lives in Willoughby Hills with his wife Stephanie and sons TJ, Lucas and daughter Carly.

Mr. Nightingale is a 23-year veteran of the West Geauga district, is a member of the Wellsville HS Athletic HOF (wrestling) and is a former wrestling and track coach.  He lives in Aurora with his wife Jenna and sons Louie, Vinny and daughter Jenavie. 

Contact Information

Aaron.perusek@westg.org 440.729.5922 ext4451

Ryan.Nightingale@westg.org 440.729.5922 ext4423

Philosophy- Our philosophy of physical education focuses on the development of lifelong fitness and development of understanding of the principles of exercise using games and team activities.  Positive attitudes, behaviors and respect for self and others are a requirement in physical education class.  The goal of the program is to enjoy physical activity, resulting in the desire to continue exercise throughout the students' lifetime.   

Curriculum- The PE curriculum includes: Personal Fitness, ultimate frisbee, volleyball, kickball, hockey, battle ball, whiffle ball, flag football, rock climbing, table tennis, pickle ball, picnic games (corn hole, tether ball, wall ball, ladder ball), basketball, four square, badminton, and more. 

Resources 

WGMS Phys. ed

Paperwork/handouts

  • Student Rules/handout

  • Student Contract

  • Open House Handout

    • 6th grade

    • 7th grade

    • 8th grade

7th and 8th grade written assessments

  • [State Standard 2b- Exercise Analysis]

  • State Standard 3a- Fitness Analysis

  • State Standard 1a- Movements in Fitness

  • State Standard 3b- Fitness Plan

  • 8th Grade Lifelong Fitness Project

    • Project Rubric

    • Project Definitions

Additional Info

  • PE Uniforms

  • PE Assessment Guide

  • Fitness Tests

    • Fitness Test rubric

ryan.nightingale@westg.org 440.729.5922 ext 4423   michelle.thompson@westg.org  440.729.5922 ext.4438
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