GVJH PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Course Syllabus 2008/09

Instructors: Mrs. Brown, Mr. Hughes, Ms. McConnell, Mr. Jackson and Mr. Speshyock

Course Title and Grades: Physical Education – 7^th and 8^th Grades

Course Description:

Welcome to the GVJH Physical Education program. At GVJH we believe that Physical Education is an integral part of education. Research shows a direct correlation between academic achievement and physical fitness. Our program aims to provide a learning experience that is developmentally appropriate for all students. Our goal is to emphasize the optimal growth and development in the physical, mental, emotional, and social well being of all students.

We encourage parents and family members to visit our program and classes. We also, encourage students to share learning experiences by being active with family members. School, community and family involvement is crucial to the student’s development of positive behaviors towards fitness, wellness and being active for life.

CURRICULUM

Content and Performance Standards:

Here at GVJH, we align our Physical Education curriculum with the Physical Education Content Standards for Public Schools, California State Framework, and National Standards for Physical Education. These standards specify, “What students should know and be able to do.” Performance standards specify, “How good is good enough.” They indicate the levels of achievement that students are expected to achieve within the content standards. Students are provided with daily objectives that aim to achieve these standards.

CONTENT STANDARDS

Movement Skills and Movement Knowledge

q Standard 1: Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

q Standard 2: Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply to learning and performance of physical activities.

Disciplines: Motor learning, biomechanics, exercise physiology and health-related physical fitness.

Self-Image and Personal Development

q Standard 3: Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.

q Standard 4: Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve health and performance.

Disciplines: Human Growth and Development, Psychology, Aesthetics.

Social Development:

q Standard 5: Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, and strategies as applied to learning and performance of physical activity.

Disciplines: Sociology, Historical perspectives.

The following units are aimed to meet or exceed the content and performance standards:

7^th Grade	8^th Grade
Theme: Meeting challenges and making decisions.	Theme: Working as a team to solve problems.
Fitness	Fitness
Cooperative games	Cooperative games
Medieval Games	Basketball
Dance	Volleyball
Golf	Disc Games
Orienteering	Soccer and Football
Track and Field	Lacrosse and Hockey
Sports Skills Unit	Track and Field
Combatives/Self Defense	Team Handball
Leisure & Non-Traditional Games	Leisure & Non-Traditional Games

ASSESSMENT:

Assessment of student learning aims to reflect Physical Education content standards, enhance learning, provide evidence of student performance, and yield valid information about student learning.

SCHOLARSHIP GRADE

Students are expected to:

Participation

· Participate to the best of ability and give 100% effort.

· Follow procedures and rules.

· Demonstrate appropriate social behavior*.

· Have a positive attitude.

· Make up work for absences/illness.

Social Skills

· Respect others and their property.

· Demonstrate responsible behavior*.

· Demonstrate problem-solving skills.

· Display positive leadership skills.

Movement Skills & Movement Knowledge

· Strive to improve current physical skill level.

· Strive to meet or exceed Healthy Fitness Zones.

· Maintain an accurate Portfolio/Notebook (notes, quizzes, tests, self-peer assessments, fitness logs, etc).

CITIZENSHIP GRADE

Students are expected to:

· Wear the GVJH Mariner PE uniform each day.

· Demonstrate proper social behavior and attitude at all times. This includes behavior before/after class and while in the locker room.

· Be prompt, prepared, positive, persistent, and polite.

· Respect the student’s right to learn and the teacher’s right to teach.

*Note: Poor citizenship grades may affect scholarship grade.