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IRGIL

IDDLE

CHOOL

152

Vermont AvenueLos Angeles, California 90004(213) 388-0347

EGINNING

NTRODUCTORY

HYSICAL

DUCATION

Class Syllabus

Mr. LoftusMen’s Physical Education OfficeOffice Hours: 6:55—7:55am, Monday—Friday

HYSICAL

DUCATIONMiddle school students have unique developmental characteristics. This age group has such a wide rangeof intellectual, physical, psychological, social, and ethical systems developing, that the transition fromchildhood to young adulthood can become complex. Physical education teachers are uniquely qualified toassist students and their parents during this transition.The ultimate purpose of physical education is to guide your child into being physically active for theirlifetime. This PE program is developmentally and instructionally appropriate for middle-school studentsand promotes a physically active lifestyle. It accommodates a variety of individual differences such ascultural identity, previous movement experience, fitness- and skill-levels, and intellectual, physical, andsocial/emotional maturity. Instruction incorporates best practices (derived from both research andexperience) for teaching early adolescents in ways that encourage success for all. The provision of a safeand inclusive learning environment allows students to experience positive, challenging, and enjoyableactivity while learning about benefits and personal health and well-being.This PE class is an instructional program within the structure of Virgil Middle School that focuses onstudent learning of physical activity while gaining motor skills and health-related fitness. Classes focus onthe whole child, teaching cognitive and affective—as well as psychomotor—skills. Instruction teaches forthe attainment of national standards in physical education. The program helps develop the fundamentalskills needed to be physically active for a lifetime.

ALIFORNIA

TATE

EARNING

TANDARDS

Each student at Virgil will be given opportunities to meet or exceed the learning standards for physicaleducation as specified by the state of California:

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Demonstrate motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physicalactivities.

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Demonstrate knowledge of movement concepts, principles, and strategies as they apply tolearning and performance of physical activities.

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Assess and maintain a level of physical fitness to improve health and performance.

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Demonstrate knowledge of physical fitness concepts, principles, and strategies to improve healthand performance.

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Demonstrate and utilize knowledge of psychological and sociological concepts, principles, andstrategies as applied to learning and performance of physical activity.

ESCRIPTION

This course will introduce students to the concepts of flexibility, muscular strength and endurance,aerobic capacity, and body composition. While doing so, the course will allow students to develop andmaintain specific movement skills of throwing, striking, and kicking. The student’s ability to practice anactive lifestyle will be promoted with knowledge and understandings necessary for successfulimplementation.Some of the units covered this year will be:

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Team Sports (football, baseball, soccer, volleyball, basketball)

Virgil Middle School Mr. LoftusPhysical Education Class Syllabus

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Racquet Sports (badminton, pickleball)

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Combatives (self-defense)

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Movement (gymnastics and dance)

EQUIRED

ATERIALS

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A properly outfitted PE Uniform (can be purchased

new

from the Virgil Student Store or

used

from the Girl’s PE Office), and

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Laced and tied athletic shoes.

LASSROOM

ULES

Students are expected to abide by the following classroom rules and expectations:

Respect the Classroom

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Treat equipment properly and safely—do not misuse or break items that do not belong to you.Do not touch equipment until instructed to do so by the teacher. Put items away when done.

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Never leave the class area without permission. Do not entertain students from other classes whointerrupt your learning.

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Make a satisfactory effort to succeed in all class activities.

Respect Others

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No talking while instruction is in process.

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Absolutely no unsafe behavior.

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No name-calling, “trash-talking”, or taunting of others

Respect Yourself

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All students are expected to participate in class activities. In doing so, they will have a beneficial,memorable, and enjoyable experience.

ONSEQUENCES

Students who disregard the rules and procedures of the classroom face some or all of the followingpossible consequences:

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Extra Work.

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After-class Detention

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Locker Permission

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Parental Involvement

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Dean InvolvementThis list is not complete. Other consequences are possible at the discretion of the teacher, staff andfaculty of Virgil.

SSIGNMENTS

XPECTATIONS

Fitness Tests

At regular intervals, students will be assessed in their overall physical fitness. Physical fitness componentsinclude: muscular strength & endurance, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and body composition.

Skill Tests

As new motor concepts are introduced, practiced, and mastered, student competency will be assessed.

Quizzes

Knowledge and understanding of concepts will be appraised at the conclusion of units.

Homework

Homework assignments will be given at regular intervals to promote subject-matter competency.- 2 -

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Participation & Attitude

Students will be assessed daily on their attitude, preparedness for class (required dress & notebook), andparticipation in class activities.

RADING

RITERIA

CHEDULE

Grades will be based upon student achievement in three areas: cognitive aptitude, affective competence,and psycho-motor skills.

Cognitive

Cognitive abilities of students include all written and verbal work. This category is composed of:homework assignments, in-class presentations, written reports, and laboratory write-ups.

Affective

Affective assessments consider student character qualities, such as: in-class participation, effort,cooperative tendencies, trustworthiness, attitudinal outlook, and other qualities.

Psycho-Motor

Psycho-motor skills encompass all physical attributes and capabilities demonstrated by students. Scores onskill- or fitness-tests, mastery of movement concepts, and personal health & wellness all contribute.Final grades will be computed according to the following weighted percentages:Cognitive............................................................................................................20%Affective.............................................................................................................50%Psycho-Motor....................................................................................................30%The following chart explains the overall numerical scores and their corresponding letter grades:A 90 + D 60 – 69B 80 – 89 F 59 and belowC 70 – 79

Please cut off the portion below, read it with your child, understand it, sign it, and return it to class with your child.

I, the undersigned parent/legal guardian of ______________________________________, have readand understand the syllabus for Mr. Loftus’ PE class at Virgil Middle School.PARENT NAME (

please print

)

STUDENT NAME

PARENT SIGNATURE DATE- 3 -