High School Physical Education Syllabus

Waynesboro Area Senior High School

Course Syllabus – 2011-2012

Course Title and Number: Physical Education Grades 9-12

Semester: Fall or Spring

Class Meets: Designated Block, Every other Day

Instructors: Female – Mrs. Engle, Mrs. Stevens, Ms. Bonebrake-

Miller

Males – Mr. Henderson, Mr. Heebner

Phone: 762-1191 Males - ext. 1222, Females – ext. 1223

E-Mail/Webpage: wasd.k12.pa.us - search/scroll - High School

Faculty/webpage

ed M Materials: Students will need school appropriate athletic attire: Socks/Sneakers – NO heels,
platforms, boots, and no metal on shoes

Shorts, sweat pants, wind pants (elastic waist, no zippers, buttons, no boxers and no
spandex)

Full Length short or long sleeve T-shirt or sweatshirt - NO tank tops

Course P Perview: The physical education curriculum of Waynesboro Area High

School has been designed to help students recognize the
 importance of regular physical activity. All students are given
the opportunity to select activities offered in a mini-course
format. Students are encouraged to select a variety of activities
that include fitness, individual and team activities.

Course Objectives: To progressively increase student cardiovascular fitness levels

by completing specific warm-up tasks indoors, and outside on
the track

To increase student strength by doing specific weight bearing

exercises during fitness activities such as push-ups, crunches,
bench dips, squats, lunges, medicine ball work, etc.

To refine motor skills in various areas such as throwing,

catching, dodging, shooting basketball, hitting a softball, using
a racquet, etc.

To participate in team sport and individual sport activities

playing by the rules in a cooperative manner

Course Instructor Philosophy: We are alarmed about the overweight/obesity

epidemic and the continuing hypo-kinetic disease
(lack of physical activity) that seems to afflict many
of our students. We will continue to motivate our
students as best we can by continually evaluating
and providing encouragement when necessary.
We are dedicated to provide meaningful and
beneficial activities for our students and are
genuinely concerned about their overall health.

Course Outline/Topics: The first day of Physical Education class will cover the
following: syllabus, grading, locker distribution, squad
lines, and heights/weights (nurse’s records)

Classes will begin with a warm-up/fitness activity.

All students will be electing their activities. They will include; archery, golf, softball,
volleyball, tennis, frisbee games, fitness walking, basketball, racquet sports, weight
training, mat room games, darts, etc.
Course Requirements: In order to fulfill state and local requirements, all
students in Waynesboro Area School District must
participate in and pass two years of Physical
Education, grades 9 and 10.

All clothing must allow for safe participation in the activities.

Students are expected to remove all jewelry except medic

alert tags

Student athletes get no special privileges and are expected

to participate in all class activities. Students who choose
not to participate in selected activities must walk or stand.

Students with special needs will be adapted into our program

as best we can accommodate them.

Use of Technology: Some instructors use a PDA (personal digital assistant) to

provide students with instant feedback on their
performance. Students or parents may request a progress
report at any time.

Assessment Plan: Standard school grading scale:

A = 90 – 100%

B = 80 – 89%

C = 70 – 79%

D = 60 – 69%

F = Below 60%
 ***** Grades will count toward GPA

See attached rubric for daily points breakdown.

Make up classes will be offered every Wednesday. Students can earn 3 points if
make up class is completed properly.

Course Policies/Expectations: Medicals will be handled on an individual basis.

A note from a doctor is required to be excused
from class for an extended period of time.
Students are responsible for getting the
note to the PE teacher.

If a student has a medical that cannot be adapted in the class and is excused for more
than 50% of the classes, a letter grade of “M” will be given. The final grade will be
determined by averaging the quarter grades.

A parent note is acceptable for only one class per quarter.

Each student is responsible for his/her own valuables during the class period.

Discipline issues may be handled immediately by the teacher through appropriate

physical consequences (i.e. push-ups, crunches, jogging extra laps, etc.).

“Pantsing” of yourself or of another student is extremely inappropriate. It can result in

disciplinary action up to and including possible harassment charges.

Emergency Procedures: The PE teachers are equipped with handheld

radios for emergency situations and
communication with the office. Injury
emergencies will involve the nurse.

Suggestions for Success: Be prepared to exercise with proper clothing and

a positive attitude with self-motivation and self-
discipline.
 *** Attendance is extremely important!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
GRADING RUBRIC

CLOTHING FITNESS ACTIVITY

 Student demonstrates
competency in motor skills
 Student puts forth
and movement patterns
maximal effort.
and has exerted maximal
 Student follows all
effort.
2 directions and
 Student follows all
completes all required
directions/instructions and
elements.
plays by the rules in a
cooperative manner.

 Student does not

 Student dresses in  Student has some difficulty
follow directions and
school appropriate with motor skills and/or
does not complete all
physical education movement patterns.
1 required elements.
attire that allows for  Student demonstrates poor
 Student displays poor
safe participation. effort.
effort.

 Student has not  Student refuses to

 Student does not
changed into participate and puts
0 participate in the activity.
appropriate clothing for forth no effort.
physical education
class.

Use of profanity, immature behaviors, lack of cooperation, lack of respect for

others/equipment/property may also result in point deductions.

Any student dressed for participation must complete all fitness activities. Failure
to do so will result in a 0 for the daily
clothing/fitness points! (-3 pts.)
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Sign and return the bottom portion of this document after you have read the above
information.

Student Signature:

Parent/Guardian Signature:

_____ My son/daughter has my permission to leave the school campus under the
supervision of his/her instructor to participate in meaningful activities.

_____ My son/daughter does not have my permission to leave school campus for
activity .

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Waynesboro Area School District