Mission Statement for Washington High School Physical Education
The Mission of the Washington High School Physical Education Department is to motivate students to achieve their physical and mental best in physical education. While the students are achieving these goals, they are also learning that daily physical activity is a must in living a longer, healthier life. Our mission is to ensure students receive their daily physical activity, learn activities they may carry on into their lives while enjoying the designated Physical Education time allotted.
~Washington High School Physical Education Department~
I value:
All students participating and having a positive-mental attitude about PE.
All students enjoying PE, even if they aren’t the best at it.
All students appreciating what PE does for their bodies.
The self-discipline that PE may lead students to. (Sports, exercising
regularly, etc).
Students believing in themselves during PE time.
Passing on my knowledge of activities to the students.
I believe:
I
believe that positive daily physical education prepares all children to
incorporate healthy life styles as adults.
All students can succeed in PE.
PE is a great opportunity for all students to learn about life skills such as
good sportsmanship and fair play.
All students should experience different types of activities.
Parents should be actively involved in their child’s PE and academic success.
PE teachers need to be great role models for students.
ABC Step 1:
My PE Philosophy is not complicated at all. I expect from my students is that they do the best they can all the time. They will not get graded down for lack of athletic ability since athletic ability should not be a factor in the grading process. Some teachers do include athletic ability in the grading process, something in which I do not understand.
Another goal I have in my PE philosophy is to do my best to ensure that the students are receiving their daily exercise, yet at the same time, they are enjoying their PE time. When I meet that goal, I know the kids are enjoying themselves enough so that they do not even realize how much exercise they are actually receiving.
My last goal I have in teaching my PE classes are to ensure that my students have improved in the areas of physical fitness throughout the school year. I accomplish this goal by daily running, stretching, sit ups and pushups. By the end of the school year, the students have improved greatly on their scores of the fitness testing that are administered at the beginning and end of the year.
ABC Step 2 & 3:
Washington High School Program Goals
A physically educated student at Washington High School will:
1. Recognize the enjoyment that is possible in participating in physical activity.
2. Understand and demonstrate the concept of incorporating physical fitness into daily lives
3. Demonstrate increased the knowledge and application of appropriate PE behavior, good sportsmanship, fair play, rules and regulations of sports/activities in class.
4. Recognize the safe environment that has been provided
5. Recognize and feel comfortable to participate in a safe environment in which they feel they can try a variety of new activities, games and skills
6. Experience implemented technology into physical education
1. Recognize the enjoyment that is possible in participating in physical activity.
NASPE standard #7 understands that physical activity provides the opportunity for enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and social interaction.
Center for Disease Control states positive experiences with physical activity at a young age help lay the basis for being regularly active throughout life.
NASPE standard #3 exhibits a physically active lifestyle.
The American Red Cross suggests participating in continuous, vigorous physical activity for 20-30 minutes at least three times a week to reduce chances of heart disease.
NASPE standard #5 demonstrates responsible personal and social behavior in physical activity settings.
Standard #6 demonstrates understanding and respect for differences among people in physical activity settings.
Applying the concepts from the book Positive Behavior Strategies for the Physical Educators will help any physical educator in making the physical education environment more conducive to learning, while students learn how to maintain appropriate PE behavior. Lavay, French, French & Henderson. Positive Behavior Management Strategies for Physical Educators. Human Kinetics, 1997.
By applying the concepts from the book Using Technology in PhysicalEducation, anyone who wanted to can find ways to improve their physical education program utilizing technology. Mohnsen, Bonnie S. Using Technology in Physical Education. Human Kinetics, 1995.
ABC STEP 4:
Physical Education Content & Benchmarks
For Grades 9-12
Ø Recognize the enjoyment that is possible in participating in physical activity
Student directed activity choices
Student feedback on activities
Ø Understand and demonstrate the concept of incorporating physical fitness into daily lives
Fitness Log Book
Daily entries
Use over summer
Discover new activity outside of PE class
Participation in physical activity outside of school time
Ø Demonstrate increased the knowledge and application of appropriate PE behavior, good sportsmanship, fair play, rules and regulations of sports/activities in class.
Follows rules of the game
Demonstrates sportsmanship
Participate and cooperate
Conflict resolution
Ø Recognize the safe environment that has been provided
Participate and cooperate
Demonstrates sportsmanship
Supports class members
Ø Recognize and feel comfortable to participate in a safe environment in which they feel they can try a variety of new activities, games and skills
Follows rules of the game
Participate and cooperate
Ø Experience implemented technology into physical education
Heart Rate Monitors
Pedometers
Palm Pilot
Fitness Software
ABC STEP 5:
Percent Emphasis on Each Goal
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Goals |
9th Grade |
10th Grade |
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Enjoyment |
10 |
10 |
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Daily Fitness |
40 |
40 |
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Sportsmanship |
10 |
10 |
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Safety |
10 |
10 |
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New Activities |
20 |
20 |
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Technology |
10 |
10 |
ABC STEPS 6-10:
#6 Estimate of available instructional Time
High School Grades 9-10
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PE Frequency |
5 x 55 minutes/weekly = 275 minutes/week |
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Weeks in School Year |
36 |
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Total Class Time |
36 x 275 = 9900 minutes/year |
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Total Instructional Time |
9900 x .9 = 8910 minutes/year |
#7 Calculate the time needed for your students to master (learn) one Benchmark
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Time to complete one Benchmark in High School |
480 Minutes (8 hrs) |
#8 Determine the number of benchmarks per grade level
High School Grades 9-10
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Total Instructional Time |
8910 minutes/year |
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Time Estimated to complete one Benchmark |
480 Minutes |
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Total # of Benchmarks Per Grade |
8910 / 480 = 18 Benchmarks / Year |
#9 Calculate the number of Benchmarks per goal area
Grades 9-10
60% of time is spent on teaching new activities and fitness at Washington High School
60% of 36 benchmarks (2 years x 18 benchmarks) are approximately 21 benchmarks.
#10 Program benchmarks selected for functional mastery by grade level
The following are the 21 benchmarks that will be learned at Washington High School
Block Unit Plan
Badminton Unit
8 day unit
55 minute classes
Day 1:
Day 2:
Day 3:
Day 4:
Day 5:
Day 6:
Day 7:
Day 8:
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Grades are based on the wearing of (1) appropriate attire (uniform), (2) participation in all activities with good sportsmanship, and (3) written assignments and assessments.
1. Dressing Out = 40%
2. Participation = 40%
3. Homework/Assessment = 20%
Each student is required to come to class prepared, to cooperate with other students and the teacher, follow class rules, work on skill level, and participate every day. For most units in physical education, a PE uniform (gray t-shirt, black shorts,) socks, and athletic shoes are proper attire to be worn every day. The swimming unit, at the beginning and end of each year, will require swimwear. It is the students’ responsibility to come prepared with the proper attire for unit as instructed. In order to receive full daily points, the student is required to be fully dressed out and participate in the days’ activity. Students not dressed out, will lose their dress out points and will be required to participate in the attire they are wearing at the time of roll call to receive participation points.
Make up work is available for non-participation due to medical excuses only. (Student still has to dress out) MEDICAL EXCUSES ARE ONLY ACCEPTED FROM THE SCHOOL NURSE!! Notes from home, or from a doctor must be taken to the school nurse before the before the first bell of the day (8 AM) in order to be used as an excuse from participation and physical education.
Make up work is also available for absences. It is the responsibility of the student to check with the instructor when absent.
If there are any questions on the grading or expected behaviors in this class, please contact me at (623) 915 – 8414.
Dress Out and Participation Procedures for PE
1. Students must completely dress out to receive dress out points for the day.
2. The PE uniform consists of black athletic shorts and a gray GUHSD T-shirt (available in the bookstore $18). A plain gray t-shirt may be worn, no tank tops please.
3. Athletic shoes must be worn, no elevated soles.
4. If we are at the pool, a swimsuit must be worn, however shorts and a t-shirt may be worn over the suit. Bring own towels.
5. Students must be completely dressed out to receive their points for the day.
6. Students are graded daily on participation in class. Participation means that students are fully involved in each day’s activity.
7. If a student is unable to participate for medical reasons, make-up work will be assigned for each day of non-participation.
8. If a student is absent, excused or not excused, you must turn in the make-up work for days missed. The make-up work can be a 2 page paper on a sport or activity related article, you may also attend a varsity game and get it signed off by a teacher or an administrator, or if you are in a sport, you may get your practice signed off by your coach.
9. Students will need a signed note from a parent or guardian for the participation to be excused. A parent note may be used for 2 days. For medical situations that require a student to not participate for more than 2 days, a doctors’ note must be provided. Please remember that all notes must be brought into the nurses’ office before the first bell of the day.
10. Students who are unable to participate must still dress out.
Non-dresses: 1st non-dress: freebee (this means that you still have a non-dress
however does not affect your grade)
2nd non-dress: 10% off dress out grade
3rd non-dress: 30 minute detention/call home
4th non-dress: 20% off dress out grade/1 hour detention
5th non-dress: Referral/possible drop from class
Non-participation:
1st: 10% off participation grade
2nd: 30 minute detention
3rd: 20% off participation grade/call home
4th: Referral
5th: Will be dropped from class
I expect full participation from everyone in PE. If you do not enjoy the activity that we are participating in at the time, I expect you to do the best you can do.
Washington High School
Overview of Units
Aquatics
August 11 – September 12
Badminton
September 15 – October 3
Volleyball
October 6 – 24th
Racquetball
October 27 – November 14
Tennis
November 17 – December 12
Recess Games
December 15 – 18th
Weight Training
January 6 – 16th
Basketball
January 19 – February 6
Soccer
February 9 – 27th
Flag Football
March 1 – 19th
Softball
March 29 – April 16
Ultimate Frisbee
April 19 – 23rd
Sand Volleyball
April 26 – May 7
Aquatics
May 10 – 27th