Elementary P.E. is important to develop activity patterns and skills that will be carried into adulthood. It also promotes regular physical activity that is beneficial for overall health and well-being. Positive experiences in physical activity are important in childhood to carry into adulthood.
II. Course Objectives:
This course will consist of basic information regarding exercise and the effects of exercise on the body. It will also cover the basic movement skills (skipping, hopping, jumping, throwing, kicking….) along with complex movement skills and how to apply them during games and sports performance.
III. Format and Procedures:
The students will enter the gymnasium and line up in their assigned lines. They will begin their warm-up routine upon the start of class. The warm-up routine will contain daily strength building exercises along with running and different locomotor movements. The following are the classroom rules and consequences.
Classroom Rules
1.Do what is right
2.Listen during instruction or others talking
3.Do not touch equipment until permission is given
a.Take care of YOUR equipment
4.Practice positive behaviors
a.Trustworthiness
b.Respect
c.Fairness
d.Caring
e.Citizenship
5.Wear Tennis shoes and appropriate clothing (Please have an extra pair students can leave at school if possible).
a. If a student forgets their shoes 3 times, a yellow slip will go home.
Consequences:
1st offense- Warning then Time out
2nd offense- Total time out for that day
3rd offense- Time out and a Yellow Slip
Severe clause: Principal’s office
IV. Course Requirements:
The requirements are simple, come to class prepared, behave, participate and have fun
VII. Accommodations for students with disabilities
Every attempt is made to make sure that students will succeed in class. Accommodations and adaptations are used to make sure that students have a positive feeling towards physical education.