HULL HIGH SCHOOL
STUDENT COURSE EXPECTATIONS
2011-2012
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/ FITNESS TRAINING 9-12
MR. FALLON 3CREDITS
Course Overview
Physical education is required of all students each year in the high school in accordance with Massachusetts State law and school district policy. The program consists of individual sports, team sports, and fitness activities. Physical education classes are coeducational and, for the most part, divided by grade levels.
The goals of the program are to: (1) Expose students to a diverse number of sports and fitness activities in an effort to help students develop muscle power, improve motor skills and coordination; (2) Reinforce students understanding of team play and team strategy; (3) Help students develop an ongoing lifetime interest in physical fitness; (4) Assist students in learning to accept, respect, and appreciate the differences and abilities of self and others.
Although classes are skill-based, students are not evaluated according to how well they compare with other students. Rather, assessment is based on effort, cooperation, willingness to be an active participant, and striving for individual improvement with respect to skills competence.
Course Objectives
Student will:
Develop the skills of movement, the knowledge of how and why one moves, and the ways in which movement may be organized.
Demonstrate appropriate developmental skill proficiency within team, individual and recreational sports.
Develop and condition the heart, lungs, muscles and other organic systems of the body to meet daily needs.
Perform exercises in strength training, cardiovascular activities and flexibility training.
Conduct a personally developed physical fitness activity program.
Acquire an appreciation of a functional posture, a sense of personal well being, a positive self-image, and physical condition.
Apply safe practices, rules, procedures and sportsmanship etiquette in physical activity settings.
Identify life-management skills and protective factors that contribute to achieving personal wellness health goals.
Course Content
Soccer / Speedball Field Hockey
Volleyball Ultimate Frisbee
Basketball Table Tennis
Floor hockey Team Handball
Fitness training Softball
Archery
Badminton
Golf
Yoga
Recreational games
Required Writing
Skills tests
Student Fitness Training Journals
Performance Assessment Tasks (one per marking quarter)
Special Requirements
Students are expected to wear appropriate clothing, such as shorts, sweatpants, T-shirt, or sweatshirt.
Students must wear sneakers and socks.
Course Evaluation Criteria
· Class Participation and Effort 70%
Skills Evaluation 10%
Final Exam 20%
Course Policies
· Be punctual and check in with their teacher.
· Display appropriate and responsible behavior.
· Class Preparation Bring appropriate clothing for class every day
· Make-ups will be conducted after school.
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