This is a course designed to develop physical fitness, poise and coordination through large group activities. Some individual sports will be introduced. Basic skills and knowledge are offered in various sports and physical activities.
Physical education is important to you and your health. A healthy body contributes to a healthy, active mind. They can not be separated. Research shows that most people who exercise regularly are sick less and sleep better than those who do not exercise. One's self-concept is also improved. This program is designed to be a progressive one of sportsmanship, cooperation and teamwork are also important. Physical fitness will be stressed to a high degree and your interest, enthusiasm, and participation will be a key to your success in the physical education program at Lake Oswego High School.
| A. Each student will be expected to be prepared for class with proper P.E. clothes. |
| B. Each student will be expected to learn the physical skills taught in each unit. |
| C. Each student will be expected to gain knowledge
of strategy, skill execution, rules and history in each unit. |
| D. Each student will be expected to respect other
students and the specific rules and regulations associated with the safety and functioning of physical education classes. |
| I. Clothing - Bring clothing that will be used
exclusively for P.E. A. Shirt, shorts, socks and shoes. B. Sweats (optional) |
| II. Locks and Lockers A. You will be issued a lock and basket. 1. Combinations will be on file in the P.E. office. 2. Lost Locks - check with me. It your lock is not found, a fine will be assessed and you will be issued a new lock. 3. Long lockers - for use during class time only. |
| III. Safety Procedures - You are expected to
conduct yourself in a safe manner at all time in physical education. In case of injury, report to me immediately. |
| IV. Excuses for Physical Education - Since
physical education is a lab class, nonparticipation must be considered in the grading process. If a student is going to miss a lengthy amount of class time due to circumstances beyond his/her control (injury, sickness), he/she has several options: 1. do limited work within class if permissible and make-up tests, 2. understand the daily work grade will be affected and make-up tests when recovered, or 3. drop the physical education class and retake it at a later date. |
| V. Miscellaneous A. Tardy Policy - You must be inside the locker room before the tardy bell rings. If not, consider yourself tardy. B. You must remain inside the locker room until the bell rings to excuse you from class. C. When we are in activity, you are excused by me, not the shower bell. D. The team locker room is off limits during school hours. E. Keep lockers locked at all times. Do not leave money or other valuables in your lockers. |
Each 9 week grading period will consist of 4 units (activities). Grade will be based on the following items:
| I. Physical Skills and Performance (1/2) Each unit will have physical skills taught. These skills will be drilled during the unit and tested at the conclusion of the unit. Skill testing will be based on accuracy from the result of performing a skill and/or on the physical form in the execution of the skill. 80% = A 60% = B 40% = C 20% = D |
| II. Written Tests (1/4) A written test will be administered at the conclusion of each 9 week period. The test will cover material taught in regard to knowledge of rules, strategy, history, and skill execution. 90% = A 80% = B 70% = C 60% = D |
| III. Daily (1/4) This includes class preparation, class participation, effort and attitude, conduct, and cooperation. A. Each day the student is in attendance will be worth 5 points and points will be deducted as follows: 1. Excused absences: no point deduction unless in excess of 3 days. After 3 days, 5 points will be deducted for each absence in excess of 3 days. 2. Unexcused absence: -5 points 3. Not dressed down: -2 points 4. Participation: -1 point/max of -5 per day 5. Leaving physical education areas early: -3 points B. 90% of total possible pts. = A 80% of total possible pts. = B 70% of total possible pts. = C 60% of total possible pts. = D C. No make-ups will be given. |
| IV. Example of grading |
| Student | Skill (1/2) | Written (1/4) | Daily (1/4) | Grade |
| X | A (4+4) | B (3) | C (2) | 13 = B |
| Y | B (3+3) | A (4) | A (4) | 14 = A |
| Z | C (2+2) | B (3) | B (3) | 10 = C |
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Quarter: |
A = 16 - 14 |
Semester: |
A = 32 - 27 |
| B = 13 - 11 | B = 26 - 21 | ||
| C = 10 - 7 | C = 20 - 13 | ||
| D = 6 - 4 | D = 12 - 7 | ||